“There is no such thing as a child who hates to read; there are only children who have not found the right book.”

- Frank Serafini
Partner Highlight:
Dorchester Family Engagement Network (DFEN) Playgroup and The Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester

Our partners are at the heart of our successful program. They're trusted organizations within their communities, and they provide a safe space for parents and caregivers to receive the resources they need to raise successful readers.

This month, we highlight Dorchester Family Engagement Network (DFEN) Playgroup and The Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester. Read more about them here.
Welcoming Lindsay Woods to the Raising A Reader MA Team

We're pleased to announce that Lindsay Woods has joined the Raising A Reader MA team as our new Executive Administrator and Data Analytics Manager.

Passionate about lifelong learning, Lindsay graduated from George Washington University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs in 2014, minoring in Spanish and Sociocultural Anthropology. Following graduation, she spent five years working in state government programming focused on creating systems of support for individuals arriving to the United States with refugee status.
In 2020, Lindsay turned her focus towards the role of libraries as community connectors, pursuing a Masters degree in Library Science from Texas Woman’s University. While working as a Library Assistant with a local public library, she gained an increased appreciation of the role of parents and caregivers as their child’s first teachers and is excited to share this passion with Raising A Reader MA. When asked about her favorite childhood books, she fondly remembers her dad reading Richard Scarry’s The Gingerbread Man. Some of her other favorites include The Bookstore Cat! and Clifford the Big Red Dog.   
Support Our Spring/Summer Appeal
Many families lack access to age-appropriate books in the home to inspire a love of reading, particularly as the effects of the pandemic continue. We need your help to put books back into the hands of children and make reading fun.
 
Please support our Red Book Bag library. We’ve already raised $130,502, but we still have work to do – the total need to fully rebuild our popular Red Book Bag Rotation program library is $250,000!
 
Our goal for this Spring/Summer Appeal is to raise $40,000 to help reach our target. Will you help us meet that need? Recurring Open Door Partner gifts are a great way to provide Raising A Reader MA with year-round support. 
Events
Virtual Read Along with Author Edward Lee Rocha
September 18, 2021

Join us for this fun family event as we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. All are welcome!

Come meet La Familia Rocha and learn about this beginner Spanish series. During the hour, author Edward Lee Rocha will read the first two books in the series, and you'll get to learn about María Guadalupe and Redolfo Orosco.

The event is free and donations are welcome so that we can continue to provide our families with valuable resources and activities to help end the literacy opportunity gap.
Rodman Ride for Kids
September 25, 2021

We've been a proud affiliate for over a decade with the Rodman Ride for Kids fundraiser! All are welcome to join and there are many ways to get involved. Whether participants choose to ride in person or opt for the virtual choose your own adventure, it's going to be another great year and opportunity to support our work and mission. Riders, fundraisers, and volunteers are welcome to join the fun! Register and/or donate today, and help us meet our goal. 
Job Opportunity
Director of Development
We're currently hiring for a new Director of Development. This person will be a key member of our Executive Team and will lead development activities for the organization.

For details about this role, please find the full description here. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to careers@raisingareaderma.org.
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