Book Trust

06/05/2026

“The idiom ‘it takes a village’ very much rings true in the experience of kids becoming readers. It requires so many conditions to come together for that to be possible.”

Our VP of Program Alli Lee spoke with Dr. James Peterson about the reading ecosystem and Book Trust's work in Philadelphia and across the country. Listen on WURD Radio:

Alli Lee is an education innovator and strategic leader who has forged new paths in learning and literacy for over 15 years. As Vice President of Program at Book Trust, Alli Lee leads national initia

06/01/2026

This is going to be a great conversation! Don't miss it!

Every summer, millions of kids lose reading progress they worked hard all year to build. The good news? Research shows we can change that.

WestEd's Senior Research Associate Rachel Tripathy is joining Book Trust's free virtual discussion circle on June 2 to talk about what the evidence says about summer learning loss and what families, educators, and communities can do about it.

It's free, it's virtual, and it's for anyone who cares about kids and reading. Come learn with us.

Registration is free. Link: https://bit.ly/4uccHZv

05/28/2026

Listen up! Book Trust VP of Program Alli Lee is live on WURD Radio to discuss what joyful reading makes possible for students.

05/27/2026

Tune into WURD Radio this Thursday, May 28 at 4:40 p.m. ET! Our VP of Program Alli Lee will be talking with Dr. James Peterson about Book Trust’s impact in Philadelphia and the power of joyful reading.

Hosted by Dr. James Peterson, Evening WURDS is a daily news program dedicated to engaging the WURD community through a critical analysis of the news, culture, and arts stories that resonate with our community. At Evening WURDs, we are committed to thinking together and in community with our listener...

05/18/2026

Want to make read alouds more engaging? Download our free guide with 10 questions to ask kids while reading: https://bit.ly/4tqegnd

These prompts are sure to spark curiosity and connection! ✨

05/11/2026

For a Wisconsin family, building a consistent reading routine with the right tools made all the difference. Read their story: https://bit.ly/3PwABkk

05/07/2026

Looking for your next read aloud? Book Trust students have got you covered!

These top titles are perfect for celebrating Children’s Book Week: https://bit.ly/4tju3mY

Monsters, classroom chaos, and Minecraft? These are the three titles Book Trust students were many young readers.

05/06/2026

Reading is a hot topic in Camilo Cervantes’ Colorado classroom! The 4th and 5th grade ELA teacher created an activity that warms up students’ reading skills, motivation, and confidence.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4tnPovw

05/04/2026

For every child who discovers a love of reading, there's often a caring educator who made it possible.

This school year, thousands of Book Trust teachers are bringing joyful reading experiences to life for students. Their creativity and encouragement inspires students to dream big.

Join us in celebrating educators today and every day!

04/16/2026

Want to make read alouds more engaging? Download our free guide with 10 questions to ask kids while reading: https://bit.ly/4tqegnd

These prompts are sure to spark curiosity and connection! ✨

Spark curiosity and connection with these engaging questions during your next read aloud.