“Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.”

- Margaret Fuller
STEM Access for Families

STEM learning continues to be a hot topic within school districts, and it's never too early for children to begin learning these important skills.

This month, we're highlighting a new initiative that aims to put STEM materials into the hands of the children and families in our program. Read more about this project here.
Meet a Community Ambassador: Juana

Our Community Ambassadors play an active and important role in introducing families to our program and breaking down barriers within communities. Their partnership is imperative to our success.

This month, please meet our featured Community Ambassador Juana. Learn more about her here.
Events
THANK YOU!

We are so grateful to everyone who joined our virtual Dinner with an Author gala. We were overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and engagement that we received from our sponsors, special guests, including authors Ace Atkins and Alison Wright, and NASA Astronaut Jessica Meir! We were so excited to see the Raising A Reader MA family join together to support our work and to celebrate our 15th anniversary.

 The party included a wealth of new and best-selling authors, games, and a look back at our 15-year history. Your help supports our mission to eliminate the literacy opportunity gap among children in Massachusetts. Thank you! Whether you were able to attend the YouTube Live show or not, you have a chance to view the entire event via the link below.
“A book is a device to ignite the imagination” - Alan Bennett

You can still show your support for our mission and work by donating today. Take a moment to donate, and please give generously.
Thank you again to our wonderful authors, speakers, sponsors, participants, and support staff for making this an evening to remember. Many thanks again for making a difference in the lives of the young children, in the high-need communities we serve, across Massachusetts.
Ace Atkins
New York Times Best-Selling Author
Alison Wright
Award-Winning National Geographic Photographer and Author
Jessica Meir, PhD
NASA Astronaut
Featured Sponsors
Find a full list of sponsors on our event site at dwa21.givesmart.com.
Rodman Ride for Kids
September 25, 2021

We've been a proud affiliate for over ten years, and we're excited about this year's fundraiser! Whether riders choose to ride in person or the virtual choose your own adventure option, it's going to be another great year and opportunity to support our work and mission.
Support Our Spring/Summer Appeal
Families continue to be challenged in their ability to have books in the home and experience a love of reading, particularly as we all continue to face the effects of the pandemic. We need your help to put books back into the hands of children.

We need your help to rebuild our Red Book Bag library. We’ve been making progress and have already raised and allocated $130,502, but we still have work to do – the total need to fully rebuild our Red Book Bag Rotation program library is $250,000!

Our goal for this Spring/Summer Appeal is to raise $40,000. Will you help us meet that need? You can also give a recurring Open Door Partner gift and provide Raising A Reader MA with year-round support. 
Become a monthly Open Door Partner by giving today!
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