Raising A Reader is a child-driven program, based on a proven theory of change, that emcompasses early childhood educators, parents and librarians in a coordinated 'read aloud' effort.  Each week, children take home a red bag filled with four high quality, developmentally appropriate, multi-cultural children's books.  Families are also introduced to the local public library.  Raising A Reader's mission is "to foster healthy brain development, parent-child bonding and early literacy skills critical for school success by engaging parents in a routine of daily 'book cuddling' with their children from birth to five.  Raising A Reader is currently being implemented in three settings in Alleghany County:  Family Resource Center, Family Literacy program through Wilkes Community College and Firehouse Kids Preschool Program.

 

 

                                                            

 

 

 

 

 ~Deepak Chopra

 

                                         

                                                                                            Alleghany Partnership for Children