Room to Read
banner
roomtoread.bsky.social
Room to Read
@roomtoread.bsky.social
Founded in 2000, Room to Read’s mission is to nurture foundational learning skills in children. Our contextualized approach develops children’s literacy and life skills in a dignified and gender-equal way. Learn more at roomtoread.org.
In under-resourced communities around the globe, children face a shortage of age-appropriate, local language books. 📚

This month, help us #FillEveryShelf with culturally relevant books that spark imagination and ignite a passion for learning. 👉 secure.roomtoread.org/page/171409/...
September 15, 2025 at 8:38 PM
#Summer is winding down in the U.S. Our #SummerReflection? SPLASH! 🌊📖 Children in our Structured Phonics & Literacy Activities for Summer Hours initiative improved in 80% of tasks related to reading + alphabets and in 50% of reading + decoding. 💥 Learn more: bit.ly/4mS1gTJ
August 21, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Since 2020, we have partnered with Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity to deliver the joy of reading to classrooms across the U.S. 📚👏 Learn more:
bit.ly/4l3Wst0
July 30, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Ever wondered how we use data to ensure our programs benefit children quickly and effectively? Explore the process by which we carefully evaluate our programming to continuously strengthen our approach. Dive in: bit.ly/3H7yu27
July 28, 2025 at 7:44 PM
It takes a village to support children’s right to learn. 🫶 That's why we partner with communities, governments and local organizations like First Book Canada to benefit more children, more quickly.

Learn more about our partners in progress: bit.ly/40F0vEO
July 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Multilingualism is inherent in Indian society. That's why we create inclusive pathways that honor linguistic diversity, so all children can build strong literacy skills and thrive academically. Learn more: bit.ly/4lBeO5x
June 30, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Following her return from three global gatherings focused on education, Room to Read Chief Program Officer Heather Simpson reflects on a shifting global landscape, new collaborations, fresh ideas and the increasing importance of joining together in work. 🔗 www.roomtoread.org/the-latest/r...
June 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Rami Elghandour, a valued member of our North America Regional Board, fuels our mission with heart and purpose. As we mark 25 years of advancing global education, we’re grateful to changemakers like Rami who have helped turn our vision into reality.

Discover more: www.roomtoread.org/25-years
June 12, 2025 at 6:04 PM
You voted #SheCreatesChange best of the internet! 🏆 💫

We are thrilled to share that She Creates Change is officially a Webby Award People’s Voice Winner in the category of Video & Film — Public Service & Activism! 👏

Join us in celebrating ➡️ okt.to/IM60yU
April 22, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Need a clever solution to a tricky problem? Hop into our #bookoftheweek from India, 'Frog's Bright Idea,' where one hungry amphibian gets creative! Discover this charming tale and many more on Literacy Cloud Check it out now: bit.ly/440UDZ5
April 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
🎉Room to Read has been nominated for a Webby!✨#SheCreatesChange is recognized in @TheWebbyAwards Public Service & Activism category. Vote for everyday heroes who are creating lasting change around the world. 📚🌍

Help us bring it home🏆, vote now👉 bit.ly/4j2xIkR
April 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM
🦜When the world tells you to change, remember: your unique melody is your superpower! 🎶
"Bebe's Song" reminds us that self-love is always the sweetest. Dive into our #bookoftheweek on Literacy Cloud! bit.ly/4csZqF3
March 28, 2025 at 5:28 PM
As a learning organization and a leader in global literacy and gender equality movements, we value opportunities to exchange ideas and innovations with our community of practitioners from around the world. We look forward to doing just that at #cies2025: conference.cies.us
March 21, 2025 at 1:41 PM
✨📚Introducing SheCreatesChange.org — our new home for all things #SheCreatesChange. The site makes the film, in various languages and lengths, lesson plans, teaching resources, and abundant supplemental content accessible to the world — for free! bit.ly/4byrJBr
March 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM
🥳 We’re thrilled to share that we have met a new milestone: To date, we have benefited 𝟱𝟬 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗢𝗡+ children around the world with literacy skills and life skills that promote gender equality. By the end of 2025, we will have invested $𝟭 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗡 in global education. 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/3ERDVB3
February 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Twenty-five years ago, our founders and earliest investors dared to dream of a world where every child could unlock their full potential through education. Since that first chapter, we have written many more — in partnership with our global community of supporters. And our story is far from over.
February 10, 2025 at 6:42 PM