Read and Rise is a comprehensive set of materials designed to help families and childcare providers cultivate literacy through training sessions, workshops, and early literacy resources. Based on the latest research, Read and Rise raises awareness of the specific literacy needs of children from diverse backgrounds and builds replicable models of literacy-rich communities.

What it Includes

  • Training and workshop materials
  • Professional development training
  • Facilitator guides
  • Conversation workshops
  • Take-home books and resources
  • Family Guide

When parents are engaged, it gives kids the idea that reading is important and school is important. Students who are motivated and care about reading go further [in life].


-Mary Jo Shelton, Tennessee Reading Specialist