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RIF Highlights

RIF Ready PacksNew Literacy Motivational Activities!
Looking for new theme-based and age-appropriate activities? Check out RIF Ready Activities

RIF's Gone Blogging!Blog Talk Bubble 1
Connect with RIF President and CEO Carol H. Rasco through her new blog, Rasco From RIF. Subscribe today to get her unique perspective on RIF happenings, children’s literacy, books, and other topics you want to hear about from the world of RIF in Washington.

RIF MapNEW! RIF Locator Map
Check out the new, interactive RIF Locator Map, sponsored by Macy's. Learn state-by-state facts about RIF's network of more than 20,000 program sites and over 40,000 volunteers. 

2008 VOYA Winners
RIF proudly announces its 2008 Anne Hazard Richardson RIF Volunteer of the Year Award winners. Presented by The Coca-Cola Company, VOYA recognizes outstanding RIF coordinators for their dedication and service.

Free, Bilingual Activity Book Have fun reading and writing with preschool-age children with Our Book By Us!/Nuestro Libro ¡Hecho Por Nosotros! Created with award-winning author and illustrator Peter H. Reynolds, this book encourages children to read, write, listen, and talk. Download for free! 

Attention RIF Coordinators 
Let Congress know about the impact RIF has on your school and community. Incorporate  a children’s letter writing campaign during your first distribution. RIF national staff will personally deliver your letters to your representatives. Get started today! 

 Nestlé© Very Best in Youth 2009
Do you know an outstanding teenager? The Nestlé Very Best in Youth program recognizes teens who excel in their school and community. Winners attend an awards ceremony in Los Angeles and are profiled in a book. Nestlé will also donate $1,000 in the name of each winner to the charity of his or her choice. Learn more.



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 RIF Alumni Stories

 Literacy Games for Kids

 Printable Parent Guides 

 Booklists

 RIF News & eNewsletters

 Kids' Contests

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Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. (RIF), founded in 1966, motivates children to read by working with them, their parents, and community members to make reading a fun and beneficial part of everyday life. RIF's highest priority is reaching underserved children from birth to age 8. Through community volunteers in every state and U.S. territory, RIF provides 4.6 million children with 16 million new, free books and literacy resources each year.  

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