Start Reading Now

Start Reading Now We help address summer reading setback for underserved kids in 1st, 2nd & 3rd grade.

Did you know? 40% of 4th graders can't meet even basic reading standards. 😔That is not just a statistic. That's 10 milli...
06/02/2026

Did you know? 40% of 4th graders can't meet even basic reading standards. 😔

That is not just a statistic. That's 10 million kids heading into middle school already behind.

The good news is early intervention works. We just have to act before it is too late.

Help us reach more kids before 4th grade. 💙
👉 https://www.startreadingnow.org/get_involved

Sometimes all it takes is one person sitting down to read with a child. 📚A little encouragement. A little patience. A li...
05/27/2026

Sometimes all it takes is one person sitting down to read with a child. 📚

A little encouragement. A little patience. A little time.

For kids in grades 1–3, those small moments can build confidence, spark curiosity, and turn reading into something they actually enjoy.

That is where real change begins.

Be that person for a child in Minneapolis. 💛
👉 https://www.startreadingnow.org/get_involved

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Early Help Changes Everything ✨Here is something worth sharing:90% of kids with reading struggles can reach grade level ...
05/19/2026

Early Help Changes Everything ✨
Here is something worth sharing:

90% of kids with reading struggles can reach grade level IF they get help in 1st grade.

Wait until age 9? That number drops dramatically.

The earlier we step in, the bigger the impact we make. That is the whole mission.

How can you make a difference? 👉 https://www.startreadingnow.org/get_involved

Did you know? 📊Federal funding for literacy initiatives has dropped from $1.04 billion in 2005 to just $190 million in 2...
05/15/2026

Did you know? 📊

Federal funding for literacy initiatives has dropped from $1.04 billion in 2005 to just $190 million in 2024.

Meaning nonprofits like us are needed more than ever. But we cannot do it without your support.

Your donation goes directly toward helping kids in grades 1–3 in Minneapolis build the reading skills they need to succeed.

Help us make a difference 👉 https://www.startreadingnow.org/donate

The Year That Changes Everything! 📖 3rd grade is not just another school year. It is THE year.Kids who can't read profic...
05/05/2026

The Year That Changes Everything! 📖 3rd grade is not just another school year. It is THE year.

Kids who can't read proficiently by 3rd grade are 4x more likely to not graduate from high school.

That window does not stay open forever, but right now it is still open. That's why we show up every day.

Start Reading Now is helping close the achievement gap for kids in grades 1–3, one reader at a time.

Learn more about our mission 👉 https://www.startreadingnow.org/

Did you know? 📚61% of low-income families have zero books in their home.Zero.No books means no reading. No reading means...
04/29/2026

Did you know?

📚61% of low-income families have zero books in their home.

Zero.

No books means no reading. No reading means falling behind. And once a child falls behind, catching up is an uphill battle for years.

That is why we put books into kids' hands, through book fairs. Books they choose, books they own, books they love.

Help us fill more homes with stories. 🔗 https://www.startreadingnow.org/

Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do at Start Reading Now. From helping set up book fairs to cheering kid...
04/21/2026

Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do at Start Reading Now. From helping set up book fairs to cheering kids on as they pick out their favorite books, volunteers make the magic happen.

Whether you have a few hours or a full day, your time and energy can change a child's life. Join our amazing team of volunteers and help us build a community of readers!

🔗 Sign up today: https://www.startreadingnow.org/

Reading for just 20 minutes a day exposes a child to nearly 1.8 million words per year. That adds up to stronger vocabul...
04/15/2026

Reading for just 20 minutes a day exposes a child to nearly 1.8 million words per year. That adds up to stronger vocabulary, better comprehension, and greater success in school.

But for many kids, access to books is the biggest barrier. On average, low-income families have fewer than one book at home. At Start Reading Now, we're changing that by helping kids in 1st through 3rd grade build their very own home libraries of 30 books through free book fairs across the Twin Cities.

More books. More words. More opportunity.

🔗 Learn more: https://www.startreadingnow.org/

At Start Reading Now, we believe every child deserves the joy of owning their own books. But for many kids in our commun...
04/10/2026

At Start Reading Now, we believe every child deserves the joy of owning their own books. But for many kids in our community, that's not the reality.

Since 2016, we've served over 25,000 students and donated more than 250,000 books through free book fairs at schools across the Twin Cities. And we're not slowing down.

Your support helps us reach even more kids and build even more home libraries. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference.

🔗 Give now: https://www.startreadingnow.org/

Reading doesn't have to be a solo activity! Getting the whole family involved makes it more fun for everyone.Try these i...
03/31/2026

Reading doesn't have to be a solo activity! Getting the whole family involved makes it more fun for everyone.

Try these ideas:
✅ Have a family reading night where everyone reads together
✅ Take turns reading chapters of a book out loud
✅ Visit your local library and let each family member pick a book
✅ Talk about your favorite books over dinner
✅ Start a family book challenge and track what everyone reads

When kids see the adults in their life reading, they want to read too!

🔗 Learn more: https://www.startreadingnow.org/

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