Every day, we read without thinking about it. A text. A subject line. A prescription label. A bedtime story. Directions home. We often take reading for granted. That’s not the case for millions of children who are still waiting for room to learn. That’s why Room to Read works with communities around the world to help more children access more books — books that spark a love of reading and learning, support strong literacy skills and unlock a future of new possibilities. This September, join a global effort to celebrate the power of reading while helping children around the world access books and education. By making room to read in your own life, you can make room to read for children around the world. Participating is simple: 1. Pledge to Read. Set a goal to read for a certain number of minutes in September – on your own, as a class, or with a group. 2. Track and share your progress. For every minute you read, invite your network to support you by making an equivalent donation to promote education worldwide. 3. Raise funds for literacy. Every US $1 donated can provide a brand-new book for a child facing deep educational, gender and economic inequities.
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Make Room to Read 2026
This September, don’t take reading for granted.
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Right now, a school in Bangladesh is ready to partner with us to bring our Literacy Program to a new school. The sooner we reach this goal, the sooner we can say yes to them.Our Goal: US $25,000
Book clubs, workplace giving, student groups, families, and anyone who wants to make a difference can make room for more children to read, learn and grow! Whether you use our platform to create a team or individual fundraising page, or go analog, we have digital and printable resources for you: from printable reading tracker, flyers and bookmarks to social media assets, sample messaging and a curated reading list from our global community of readers and literacy experts.Anyone can Make Room to Read
Check out our curated book recommendations from Room to Read experts, our Book Creator Collective, and even a few of our original children's book titles: Recommended Reading If you're in the US, you can purchase books directly through our Bookshop.org link and Room to Read will receive 10% of proceeds.Need some book recommendations?
The advancement of STEM and literacy go hand in, and thanks to our campaign sponsor, Mastercard, momentum is building for Make Room to Read. That’s why Mastercard and Room to Read have partnered to launch the children’s book series, The STEMMA Club. Written by Kids4Tech/Girls4Tech founder Susan M. Warner, the series features books that are both entertaining and informative covering critical topics like algorithms, cybersecurity and AI. The series will be co-created and distributed by Room to Read starting in 2026.Campaign Partner
Our Literacy Program in Action
A journey from loss to literacy: Hafiz’s story and the rise of reading corners in Lebanon
Nivrita Durgvanshi, Associate Director, Literacy Portfolio
Reading in a digital society: Promoting book use around the world
Christabel Pinto, Vice President, Room to Read's Literacy Portfolio
“Students want to come to school and want to read”
Siriphone Siriphongphanh, Senior Officer, Communications & Development, Room to Read in Laos
Nonfiction children's books help teachers lead and children read
By Siriphone Siriphongphanh, Senior Communications Officer, and Athit Masouvanh, Program Manager, Room to Read in Laos
Why are libraries important to a community: A Room to Read expert explains
Quynh Le, Global Literacy Manager
Room to Read's nonfiction children's book collection in Laos
Mahesh Pathirathna, Global Literacy Advisor, Room to Read’s Literacy Portfolio
The power of children’s libraries: supporting literacy and building community
Christabel Pinto, Vice President, Room to Read's Literacy Portfolio
