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Our Kids Read is a MD 501c3 non-profit dedicated to putting diverse books in front of the youth of today and tomorrow to support positive self-identification and combat racism, prejudice and stereotypes.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!  Hispanic Heritage Month is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the rich stories, vibran...
10/12/2026

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Hispanic Heritage Month is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the rich stories, vibrant cultures, and impactful voices that shape the Hispanic community. Swipe through to discover 5 amazing children's book recommendations to share with young readers.

Join Our Kids Read for the grand opening of the Baltimore Literacy Hub on September 5 from 11 AM–3 PM!Come celebrate wit...
09/01/2026

Join Our Kids Read for the grand opening of the Baltimore Literacy Hub on September 5 from 11 AM–3 PM!

Come celebrate with us and enjoy:
• Free backpacks with 5 books + school supplies
• Food & drinks
• Community leader meet-and-greets
• Literacy tutoring opportunities

📍 420 E 33rd Street, Baltimore, MD 21218

Bring your family, bring a friend, and let’s celebrate a new chapter for Baltimore’s young readers!

08/24/2026

This is so cool!

At just 8 years old, Nicholas Buamah created an augmented reality app for his animated book series, Kayla & Kyle: The Walking Dictionaries.

The app lets children listen to the stories, watch the illustrations come to life, and play games that help build vocabulary and pronunciation skills.

08/20/2026

We're coming back to say thank you to our volunteers! When it was time for us to start an exciting new venture, they showed up. Meet some of the team here!

We still have some volunteer slots for this Saturday! We'd be grateful for your support. 📖📚
08/13/2026

We still have some volunteer slots for this Saturday! We'd be grateful for your support. 📖📚

08/11/2026

There's nothing quite like that very first read-aloud time 🥰

08/11/2026

Members, August is Black Business Month! 🖤📚

It's the perfect opportunity to celebrate and support Black-owned businesses in your community, including Black-owned bookstores. Be sure to mark your calendar for Black Bookstore Day on Saturday, August 29, and stay tuned, as we'll be spotlighting Black-owned bookstores throughout the month.

Learn more: https://www.blackbookstoreday.com/

Come out and join us!
08/07/2026

Come out and join us!

08/02/2026

Devin Thomas is turning fatherhood into a legacy children can read.

The North Carolina father and children’s book author created My Father’s Love and My Father’s Wisdom from the bond he shares with his daughter.

Through his books, school readings, and community partnerships, Thomas is helping children see love, patience, guidance, and fatherhood reflected on the page.

Happy Children’s Book Week! Celebrating the joy of reading through book festivals, workshops, and community events with ...
05/13/2026

Happy Children’s Book Week!
Celebrating the joy of reading through book festivals, workshops, and community events with Our Kids Read. Every book shared helps inspire a lifelong love of reading in young readers.

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Laurel, MD
20707

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+19176863629

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