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This past year was not without challenges, but it was also a year full of connection, joy, and wonderful moments in Read Ahead. We’re proud that Read Ahead has continued to be a bright spot in the school day for…

The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats (Ages 2-5) The Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña (Ages 3-5) Harlem’s Little Blackbird: The Story of Florence Mills by Renee Watson (Ages 3-7) Pop Pop and Me and…

Read Ahead’s response to an emotional week Para español haga clic aquí. 對於中文，請點擊這裡. All of us at Read Ahead are relieved that a jury found Derek Chauvin guilty on all counts for the murder of George Floyd this week. Our…

Share a Page with the Read Ahead Junior Board from Read Ahead on Vimeo. Last week, the Read Ahead Junior Board hosted their very first virtual trivia tournament and raised a record $131,000 – and counting! – for the curriculum,…

Read Ahead stands with the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Our team has been thinking about the targeted killing of 8 people, including 6 women of Asian descent, earlier this week in Atlanta, Georgia. We are hurt, horrified,…

Read Ahead Runners Rocked our First Virtual Race  When the 2020 TCS NYC Marathon was cancelled, we decided it was a perfect opportunity to create Read Ahead’s very first virtual race weekend – Book It!  Earlier this month, our runners…

October 2020 To our Read Ahead Community: For the past five months, the Read Ahead staff team has been reflecting, learning, and discussing what it means to be an anti-racist and anti-oppression organization. I’m grateful to our team members who…

As schools and families navigate remote and hybrid learning, the need for Read Ahead has never been more urgent.

Dear Read Ahead Community: I hope you and your loved ones are continuing to do well during these challenging times.  I am writing to share some updates from Read Ahead.  I have had the privilege of speaking with many of…

Read Ahead is fortunate to be supported by many incredible mentors who volunteer year after year, including Glenda Campozano! Glenda has been mentoring since 2015 through her employer, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP. Why did you choose to be a…