E ngages businesses to involve employees. U nites communities to form strong partnerships. At more than 1100 colleges and universities , students earn financial aid by tutoring children in reading. Some also tutor parents in family literacy programs. Pediatricians are reading to children, advising parents, and giving away free books to children as part of their check-ups.
Volunteers model reading aloud for parents.
Hundreds of communities are coming together to recruit tutors, organize book drives, and support parents, child care providers, and schools.