NYC Reads 365

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As education researcher
Bernice Cullinan writes,
“No one assigns it;
no one requires a report;
no one checks on comprehension.”

NYC Reads 365's Mission

This city initiative, sponsored by the NYC Department of Education, is aimed at encouraging kids to read for fun by helping them find interesting high quality books for independent reading.

Every book a child reads is one stepping stone on a lifelong journey of learning and growth.

How do we move kids from aversion and reluctance towards reading to enthusiasm and self-motivation?

The first step is helping kids find a book they truly enjoy, whether it be a graphic novel or a book about animals, giddy romance fiction or a heart-stopping zombie adventure, or just a great story about characters they recognize, perhaps even from their own neighborhood.

The second step is giving kids the space and time and encouragement to read that book -- no strings attached.

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Read Ahead offers one-on-one lunchtime reading-based mentoring sessions for students.

The 90-Second Newbery Film Festival encourages students to create movies about Newbery-winning books.

Reading is Fundamental provides many book related resources for adults to utilize when reading with children.

Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program.

Storyline Online streams videos featuring celebrated actors reading children’s books aloud alongside creatively produced illustrations.

Reading Rockets provides research-based reading strategies and resources to help develop strong, confident young readers.

Kid Lit TV create fun ways to reinforce an appreciation of reading.

Unite For Literacy is a non-traditional publishing company that aims to eradicate book scarcity by providing digital and print books.

Reading Lists
By Grade Level