Reading Is Fundamental (RIF)
@readwithrif.bsky.social
RIF works to disrupt the alarming U.S. literacy crisis by inspiring the joy of reading in children, a critical element to driving the frequency, motivation, and engagement needed to create skilled, lifelong readers. Lead with JOY and opportunity follows!
A huge THANK YOU to our #RIF supporters!💙
This year, over 25 million kids discovered the joy of reading because of you.
With your help, we’re inspiring readers and building futures -one book at a time!📚 https://youtu.be/dYDcJNCMC_o ✨
This year, over 25 million kids discovered the joy of reading because of you.
With your help, we’re inspiring readers and building futures -one book at a time!📚 https://youtu.be/dYDcJNCMC_o ✨
A Message of Thanks from Reading Is Fundamental
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December 15, 2025 at 6:10 PM
A huge THANK YOU to our #RIF supporters!💙
This year, over 25 million kids discovered the joy of reading because of you.
With your help, we’re inspiring readers and building futures -one book at a time!📚 https://youtu.be/dYDcJNCMC_o ✨
This year, over 25 million kids discovered the joy of reading because of you.
With your help, we’re inspiring readers and building futures -one book at a time!📚 https://youtu.be/dYDcJNCMC_o ✨
2025 has been wrapped and replayed in music. Now see what books RIF families and classrooms used the most this year! Visit RIF's Top Ten list for a mix of classics and today's best books. https://www.rif.org/literacy-central/collections/2025-top-10-end-year-list
#ReadwithRIF #RIFReads
#ReadwithRIF #RIFReads
December 13, 2025 at 9:10 PM
2025 has been wrapped and replayed in music. Now see what books RIF families and classrooms used the most this year! Visit RIF's Top Ten list for a mix of classics and today's best books. https://www.rif.org/literacy-central/collections/2025-top-10-end-year-list
#ReadwithRIF #RIFReads
#ReadwithRIF #RIFReads
Join #RIF for the #BNStorytime Pick for #RallytoRead’s December theme, CELEBRATION. Author Jessica Kulekjian reads aloud her new book, Yay!. This uplifting story celebrates life’s everyday wins and reminds us that every effort matters! Watch the read-aloud at RallytoRead.org!
December 7, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Join #RIF for the #BNStorytime Pick for #RallytoRead’s December theme, CELEBRATION. Author Jessica Kulekjian reads aloud her new book, Yay!. This uplifting story celebrates life’s everyday wins and reminds us that every effort matters! Watch the read-aloud at RallytoRead.org!
It's Giving Tuesday! Let’s make this the best one yet with a celebration of reading, opportunity + the power of stories!
Today, your gift to #RIF is DOUBLED with our 2X's Match at https://bit.ly/4olb0pM for:
📘 2X the books
📘 2X the reading resources
📘 2X the smiles
Thank you for your support!
Today, your gift to #RIF is DOUBLED with our 2X's Match at https://bit.ly/4olb0pM for:
📘 2X the books
📘 2X the reading resources
📘 2X the smiles
Thank you for your support!
December 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
It's Giving Tuesday! Let’s make this the best one yet with a celebration of reading, opportunity + the power of stories!
Today, your gift to #RIF is DOUBLED with our 2X's Match at https://bit.ly/4olb0pM for:
📘 2X the books
📘 2X the reading resources
📘 2X the smiles
Thank you for your support!
Today, your gift to #RIF is DOUBLED with our 2X's Match at https://bit.ly/4olb0pM for:
📘 2X the books
📘 2X the reading resources
📘 2X the smiles
Thank you for your support!
#RIF's #RallytoRead December theme is CELEBRATION! Listen to acclaimed author, Jan Brett, read her book, The Nutcracker. This classic holiday tale comes to life with breathtaking illustrations and a fresh twist to enjoy the season. Watch the #readaloud at RallytoRead.org.
December 1, 2025 at 5:49 PM
#RIF's #RallytoRead December theme is CELEBRATION! Listen to acclaimed author, Jan Brett, read her book, The Nutcracker. This classic holiday tale comes to life with breathtaking illustrations and a fresh twist to enjoy the season. Watch the #readaloud at RallytoRead.org.
#RIF #RallytoRead theme is NATURE. Celebrate by watching the #BNStorytime Pick, Buffalo Fluffalo and Puffalo read by @bessbell.bsky.social. Buffalo Fluffalo has had enuffalo when his quiet prairie life is turned upside down by the arrival of his new sibling, Puffalo. Watch now at RallytoRead.org.
November 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
#RIF #RallytoRead theme is NATURE. Celebrate by watching the #BNStorytime Pick, Buffalo Fluffalo and Puffalo read by @bessbell.bsky.social. Buffalo Fluffalo has had enuffalo when his quiet prairie life is turned upside down by the arrival of his new sibling, Puffalo. Watch now at RallytoRead.org.
Celebrate November’s #RIF #RallytoRead theme, NATURE with @cordellmatthew.bsky.social reading his book, To See an Owl from @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social. This book shares the patience and wonder a young girl has in her determined quest to spot a wild owl. Watch the #readaloud at RallytoRead.org.
November 11, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Celebrate November’s #RIF #RallytoRead theme, NATURE with @cordellmatthew.bsky.social reading his book, To See an Owl from @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social. This book shares the patience and wonder a young girl has in her determined quest to spot a wild owl. Watch the #readaloud at RallytoRead.org.
Give #RIFmerch this holiday season including our new I💙Books T's and mugs! Help promote children's #literacy and share your support for #RIF. Every purchase helps to provide books and resources toward RIF's mission to inspire the #joyofreading among all children nationwide! ShopRIF.org #ShopRIF
November 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Give #RIFmerch this holiday season including our new I💙Books T's and mugs! Help promote children's #literacy and share your support for #RIF. Every purchase helps to provide books and resources toward RIF's mission to inspire the #joyofreading among all children nationwide! ShopRIF.org #ShopRIF
November’s #RallytoRead theme is NATURE. Celebrate by watching the #BNStorytime Pick, Buffalo Fluffalo and Puffalo read by @bessbell.bsky.social. Buffalo Fluffalo has had enuffalo when his quiet prairie life is turned upside down by the arrival of a sibling, Puffalo. Watch now at rallytoread.org.
November 3, 2025 at 9:12 PM
November’s #RallytoRead theme is NATURE. Celebrate by watching the #BNStorytime Pick, Buffalo Fluffalo and Puffalo read by @bessbell.bsky.social. Buffalo Fluffalo has had enuffalo when his quiet prairie life is turned upside down by the arrival of a sibling, Puffalo. Watch now at rallytoread.org.
#RIF celebrates COMMUNITY with #RallytoRead. Watch Drew Daywalt read aloud his book from Penguin Random House, The Day the Crayons Made Friends. After sharing this read-aloud with your class or at home, use standards-aligned book & theme activities to align with core curriculum at RallytoRead.org.
October 2, 2025 at 7:05 PM
#RIF celebrates COMMUNITY with #RallytoRead. Watch Drew Daywalt read aloud his book from Penguin Random House, The Day the Crayons Made Friends. After sharing this read-aloud with your class or at home, use standards-aligned book & theme activities to align with core curriculum at RallytoRead.org.
#RIF connects children with the #joyofreading to spark imaginations and possibilities, putting kids on a path of reading #proficiency. Because every child deserves the chance to succeed. To learn more about RIF and our programs to support us, visit RIF.org.
September 8, 2025 at 4:42 AM
#RIF connects children with the #joyofreading to spark imaginations and possibilities, putting kids on a path of reading #proficiency. Because every child deserves the chance to succeed. To learn more about RIF and our programs to support us, visit RIF.org.
For families moving fast, take RIF on the go!👟Sign up for text messages by messaging RIFREAD to 833.352.0246.📱You'll receive the latest reading resources and information.📘 Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out. 🛑See our privacy policy for more: https://www.rif.org/privacy-policy
September 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
For families moving fast, take RIF on the go!👟Sign up for text messages by messaging RIFREAD to 833.352.0246.📱You'll receive the latest reading resources and information.📘 Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out. 🛑See our privacy policy for more: https://www.rif.org/privacy-policy
Heading back to school tomorrow? Teachers, make the most of your well-deserved Labor Day & let #RIF help lighten your load. Check out our free lesson planning resources, developed by RIF's teachers for teachers. Find easy ways to keep students engaged in learning: https://bit.ly/45GwK9K.
September 1, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Heading back to school tomorrow? Teachers, make the most of your well-deserved Labor Day & let #RIF help lighten your load. Check out our free lesson planning resources, developed by RIF's teachers for teachers. Find easy ways to keep students engaged in learning: https://bit.ly/45GwK9K.
"Reading one picture book per day makes a big impact. Comparatively, 2-to 3-year-old children who are read aloud to daily hear approximately 140,868 words per year compared to 2,214 words per year for children read to less than once per week." From the blog by #RIF's Dr. Erin Bailey: bit.ly/46ccjlD
August 1, 2025 at 8:48 PM
"Reading one picture book per day makes a big impact. Comparatively, 2-to 3-year-old children who are read aloud to daily hear approximately 140,868 words per year compared to 2,214 words per year for children read to less than once per week." From the blog by #RIF's Dr. Erin Bailey: bit.ly/46ccjlD
Kuplink🫐, kuplank🫐, kuplunk🫐.
Share the #classic Blueberries for Sal for National Blueberry Month. This #book is pure summer sweetness & is supported by a host of resources in #LiteracyCentral including a #readaloud video! rif.org/literacy-centr…#readingjoyo#joyofreadingn#bookskyk#BookSky💙📚��
July 14, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Kuplink🫐, kuplank🫐, kuplunk🫐.
Share the #classic Blueberries for Sal for National Blueberry Month. This #book is pure summer sweetness & is supported by a host of resources in #LiteracyCentral including a #readaloud video! rif.org/literacy-centr…#readingjoyo#joyofreadingn#bookskyk#BookSky💙📚��
Celebrate summer and share fun #beachreads with your children.🏖️ Visit #RIF's #LiteracyCentral and use our Fun at the Beach collection to easily find sandy story suggestions.🌊 www.rif.org/literacy-cen... 😎 #readingjoy #joyofreading #BookSky💙📚 #booksky
June 28, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Celebrate summer and share fun #beachreads with your children.🏖️ Visit #RIF's #LiteracyCentral and use our Fun at the Beach collection to easily find sandy story suggestions.🌊 www.rif.org/literacy-cen... 😎 #readingjoy #joyofreading #BookSky💙📚 #booksky
This summer, help your children find great #books by using RIF's Independent Reading Center. Choose four high-interest categories to inspire young readers. Each category has a Kids' Activity Center where children can independently explore each topic. www.rif.org/literacy-central/i...
June 24, 2025 at 3:10 PM
This summer, help your children find great #books by using RIF's Independent Reading Center. Choose four high-interest categories to inspire young readers. Each category has a Kids' Activity Center where children can independently explore each topic. www.rif.org/literacy-central/i...
A great way to celebrate graduation at all levels of education is with books!📚 Share these wonderful books about all of life's possibilities and visit #LiteracyCentral for fun literacy resources. www.rif.org/literacy-cen... 🎓 #ReadwithRIF #booksky #picturebook#children'sbook
June 10, 2025 at 10:46 PM
A great way to celebrate graduation at all levels of education is with books!📚 Share these wonderful books about all of life's possibilities and visit #LiteracyCentral for fun literacy resources. www.rif.org/literacy-cen... 🎓 #ReadwithRIF #booksky #picturebook#children'sbook
#RIF is beyond excited to see schools start to received their books from our #RallytoRead 10,000 book giveaway. This giveaway is thanks to the generous support of @barnesandnoble.com. Look for #RallytoRead100 to return on October 1st! #booksky #kidlit
Unboxing some of the 100 books our school won from RIF and Barnes & Noble! Our readers are going to be so excited to see these new books on our media center shelves!
Thank you @readwithrif.bsky.social & @barnesandnoble.com #RallyToRead100 #kidlit #schoollibrary
Thank you @readwithrif.bsky.social & @barnesandnoble.com #RallyToRead100 #kidlit #schoollibrary
May 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM
#RIF is beyond excited to see schools start to received their books from our #RallytoRead 10,000 book giveaway. This giveaway is thanks to the generous support of @barnesandnoble.com. Look for #RallytoRead100 to return on October 1st! #booksky #kidlit
Amplify your classroom impact with #RIF's Professional Development offerings for educators & reading specialists. With an approach that emphasizes personalized, evidence-based support, integrated professional learning communities & hands-on practice, learn more about RIF's #PD. bit.ly/4cpuxRS
April 23, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Amplify your classroom impact with #RIF's Professional Development offerings for educators & reading specialists. With an approach that emphasizes personalized, evidence-based support, integrated professional learning communities & hands-on practice, learn more about RIF's #PD. bit.ly/4cpuxRS
RIF's collection of over 25 graphic organizers help young readers better understand what they are #reading by focusing on language and critical thinking. Created by #RIF's team of educators to increase comprehension, use these fresh, free resources today! www.rif.org/literacy-central/c...
April 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM
RIF's collection of over 25 graphic organizers help young readers better understand what they are #reading by focusing on language and critical thinking. Created by #RIF's team of educators to increase comprehension, use these fresh, free resources today! www.rif.org/literacy-central/c...
Don't miss #ReadingInspires a live, virtual event to celebrate #NationalReadingMonth as part of #RIF's reading campaign, #RallytoRead. Live streaming from @barnesandnoble.com on 3/7 at 1pm EST & featuring bestselling authors, @mowillems.bsky.social & Ryan T. Higgins -join us at RallytoRead.org/Event
February 21, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Don't miss #ReadingInspires a live, virtual event to celebrate #NationalReadingMonth as part of #RIF's reading campaign, #RallytoRead. Live streaming from @barnesandnoble.com on 3/7 at 1pm EST & featuring bestselling authors, @mowillems.bsky.social & Ryan T. Higgins -join us at RallytoRead.org/Event
Today is Black Love Day, a day to celebrate & honor Black love, culture, & achievements. Sharing this special book, Black Joy: Love Yourself, Love Your Culture by #RIF Advisory Board member, @hereweeread.bsky.social. Find support materials now on #LiteracyCentral: bit.ly/41bVlRr #ReadwithRIF
February 13, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Today is Black Love Day, a day to celebrate & honor Black love, culture, & achievements. Sharing this special book, Black Joy: Love Yourself, Love Your Culture by #RIF Advisory Board member, @hereweeread.bsky.social. Find support materials now on #LiteracyCentral: bit.ly/41bVlRr #ReadwithRIF
We love to see home libraries in the making! Thank you @bqbwritelifepub.bsky.social for sharing the #joyofreading!
Author Geanna Culbertson's books are part of the Reading Is Fundamental (@readwithrif.bsky.social) collection, provided for underprivileged kids to pick out a special book to start their own home libraries with.
February 13, 2025 at 12:43 PM
We love to see home libraries in the making! Thank you @bqbwritelifepub.bsky.social for sharing the #joyofreading!
The results of the '24 National Assessment of Educational Progress (#NAEP) are heartbreaking. This assessment serves as the nation’s report card, showing how students are performing in key subjects. Read the blog from Alicia Levi, #RIF's Pres & CEO: www.rif.org/news-and-sto... #UntilEveryChildReads
January 30, 2025 at 6:36 PM
The results of the '24 National Assessment of Educational Progress (#NAEP) are heartbreaking. This assessment serves as the nation’s report card, showing how students are performing in key subjects. Read the blog from Alicia Levi, #RIF's Pres & CEO: www.rif.org/news-and-sto... #UntilEveryChildReads