About Books Make it Better
Books Make It Better is a grassroots, mom-powered movement to support early literacy efforts, and create more community-minded kids, across the U.S. Driven by delegates of the Mom Congress on Education & Learning, Books Make It Better is launching this fall in communities across the U.S. Learn more…
Why Early Literacy Matters
2/3 of America’s young children who live in poverty have no books at home. Nearly 40% of incoming kindergartners nationwide are not prepared to succeed in school. For more on why we’re so passionate about early literacy, Read on…
Make a Difference Today
Learn about what you can do to support early literacy locally, and nationwide. Get started with our easy Virtual Book Drive For Reach Out and Read, or host a local program, volunteer with local literacy organizations, & more. Read more…
About Mom Congress
Driven by the ever-increasing role that parents play in advocating for positive change in the education system, Parenting magazine created Mom Congress to celebrate and connect moms fighting for better schools. Learn more here...
• In low-income neighborhoods, the ratio of books to children is 1 to 300 • 61% of low-income families have no children's books in their homes. Support our Virtual Book Drive For Reach Out And Read Today!