"Children are made readers on the laps of their parents."
- Emilie Buchwald
Celebrating Women's History Month:
A Raising A Reader MA Book List

Women's History Month highlights the vital roles that women have played throughout history. We've compiled a selection of book titles from our signature Red Book Bag Rotation program for you to share with the children in your life.

Use these stories to encourage them to set big goals for themselves, and to learn from the positive examples of the title characters.
You can find the list here.
Thank you to everyone who participated in our recent Winter Soirée.

It was a wonderful evening of laughter and celebration. We're so grateful for the special guests who were able to join us (whether live or recorded): Katharine Jensen (Head of Corporate Responsibility, Vertex, Executive Director, Vertex Foundation), Commissioner Samantha Aigner-Treworgy (Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care), Dorette Louw (Director, Book Dash), and Michelle Preen (Author, The Lost Laugh). In addition, we were pleased to welcome Comedian Larry Weaver as the evening's entertainer.

You can find the full event video by clicking the link below:
The work of Raising A Reader MA happens because of you! Our supporters make it possible for children and their families to find the joy that only can come from literacy.

Become an Open Door Partner - our monthly sustaining donor group - by selecting "Make a recurring donation" when you give your gift by clicking the button below.
Events
Mark your calendars!

Our annual Dinner with an Author gala is back for another virtual year on Monday, June 21 - the first day of summer. We have some amazing surprises in store to make the evening more memorable than ever.

Watch for registration details coming soon!

For information about becoming a sponsor, please contact Mary Ann Lerner via email at maryann@raisingareaderma.org.
In celebration of Women's History Month, the National Women's History Museum in Alexandria, Virginia, will be holding a virtual storytime event on Wednesday, March 24, at noon.

The Brave Girls Virtual Storytime will feature a reading of author Meena Harris' Ambitious Girl. The museum invites you to bring your lunch and your curious minds! Marissa will also be answering questions live from the audience after the reading of the book.

Registration is free, and you can find more information via the button below.
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opening books.
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