Parents
Is your family new to Raising A Reader?
Check out the video below to learn all about the Raising A Reader program to start receiving books from your childcare program.
After watching the video:
1. Check to see if your childcare program is a Raising A Reader Partner
2. If your childcare program is a Raising A Reader partner, complete the google form.
We want to hear from you!
What dreams and aspirations do you have for your children in terms of their literacy development? Is there a role Reading Ready Pittsburgh can play in making your dreams and aspirations a reality? Let us know!
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TIPS FOR READING WITH YOUR LITTLE ONES
Let your child hold the book and turn the pages.
Reading before bedtime helps your child relax!
When the story has a sound effect, make the most of it! A loud “boom” and an animal sound “oink” will help keep children engaged.
Let your child choose the book.
CLP Best Books for Babies 2019
CLP Best Books for Babies 2020
Scholastic 100 BEST Read Aloud Books
Black Girl Magic: 33 Picture Books Featuring Black Female Protagonists
Black Boy Joy: 30 Picture Books Featuring Black Male Protagonists
Great Read Alouds for Babies and Toddlers - Reading Rockets
The Pittsburgh Study Book List - Racially Affirming Books for Black Children
Book Lists

Raising A Reader launch at Whitaker United Methodist Head Start.
Check out our Little Giveaway Library Locations!
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Community Garden on 7th Ave and Amity St. in Homestead.
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COG Building in Homestead
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Angel's Place on Woodstock St. in Swissvale.
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Inside the Laundromat at 212 E 8th Avenue in Homestead.
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Carnegie Library of Homestead, 10th Avenue entrance
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House of Soul Catering
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Free Store 15104
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Salvation Army - Steel Valley Corps