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The Children's Reading Foundation Toggle navigation 20 Years of Literacy & Learning Home Downloads Partners Login It's Our 20th Anniversary. Help Us Celebrate! Families, schools, communities, together we can raise a nation of readers and prepare every child for kindergarten. From our start in 1996, we have focused on a child's vital early learning years - birth through third grade - to ensure every student succeeds in school and beyond. But we don't do this vital work alone. We're proud to serve alongside our community-based chapters, READY! for Kindergarten programs, and local grant partners all across America to jointly meet our mission. View the Partners page to see where we work! Pledge To Read Join us to ensure every child learns to read well! Pledge to read with your child, 20 minutes every day. This simple act helps children reach their full potential, finding success in school and in life. Take The Pledge » Give $20 for 20 It's no secret nonprofits rely on the compassion and generosity of community members. Your donations provide a variety of programs and community messaging to encourage parents to read with their child 20 minutes every day. Donate Now » Connect With Us What You Do Matters! Every year, all across America, four out of 10 kids are already behind on the first day of kindergarten. Learn what you can do about it! Watch The Video The First Five Years Impact From birth to age 5, a child learns faster than at any other time in his or her life. Learn what you can do to nurture a child's development. Watch The Video Leave a Legacy of Literacy Help children in our community receive the lifelong advantages of literacy and learning. Together we can raise a nation of readers and prepare every child for kindergarten. Learn more at ReadingFoundation.org Learn More Join The Conversation #CRF20Years...