We invite local organizations to help build a citywide culture of reading by strengthening practices in three key areas. Please sign the pledge, commit to the ABC's and share your learning and impact quarterly with us!

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ACCESS

Make reading easy, visible, and engaging:

• Offer high interest, culturally affirming books in a variety of formats (print, audio, digital)

• Create welcoming, visible reading spaces

• Ensure young people have consistent access to books

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BLOCK TIME TO READ & TALK

Make reading a regular, shared experience:

• Dedicate time for independent reading, reading with peers, or reading with an adult

• Incorporate interactive read alouds when possible

• Create space for conversation: discussing, reflecting on, and recommending books

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CULTURE

Make reading visible, joyful, and social:

• Encourage adults to model and share their own reading lives

• Create communal reading experiences (book clubs, storytelling, author visits)

• Celebrate reading as a way to connect, learn, and belong