Its mission is to encourage America's children to read often and well by providing access to books and the motivation to read them. RIF makes reading fun through exciting reading-related activities and opportunities for children . RIF serves children of all ages in the United States, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and Guam. KDP chapters offer creative projects that instill an appreciation for reading in children of all ages . A variety of projects, such as creating a take-away library for a women and children's shelter, sponsoring a reading contest, reading to children in a hospital, or collecting book donations, may be sponsored.
Studies show time and time again that children who read more read better.
This is a great opportunity for members in your chapter to participate in a public service project that will affect the lives of children in a positive way. More RIF Week Programming Ideas Assist children in writing their own books for publication. Form a reading quilt by encouraging children to read a book and illustrate it on a piece of cloth. Record audio books so that young children can listen along with their favorite stories. Adopt a local school, Head Start program, or crisis center, and continue with book donations throughout the year.