The point of encouraging reading is not to create “stock” readers, but rather to cultivate a joy that comes alive when a child engages with a book.

Kevin Capitani, President of Pearson North America, has joined the national board of Reading Partners, a proven nonprofit literacy organization in 14 regions across the country.

During AmeriCorps week, we celebrate the impact of the people and programs all over the country who are committed to “Get Things Done”.

In honor of Women’s History Month this March, we’ll highlight books that feature strong women persisting and being brave no matter the obstacle.

Reading Partners Silicon Valley was the lucky beneficiary of the efforts of a classroom of first grade students motivated to help other kids. A teacher in Saratoga started the tradition of working on a project that combines reading, writing, math, and philanthropy. The class organizes a book drive for Reading Partners students that collects thousands of books — this year, the number totaled 3,930!