The New Worlds Reading Initiative is a result of legislation passed in Florida in 2021 that created a statewide effort to help about 500,000 elementary students be able to read at grade level.

While New Worlds Reading is still in its early stages, preliminary findings suggest that the program is making a mark. Ninety percent of families in the program say they love the resources and ...

More than 100,000 students so far are enrolled in the state’s New Worlds Reading Initiative. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 79°F. Monday, July 7th 2025 Daily e-Edition.

More than one million VPK – 5th grade students in Florida are currently eligible to receive FREE books and reading activities each month of the school year through the New Worlds Reading Initiative.

Since its launch in December 2021, New Worlds Reading has shipped more than 7 million books, with enrollment increasing by 45% last school year. To be eligible, students must be VPK ...

PENSACOLA, Fla. -- You may be able to entice children away from their screens with a good book. The "New Worlds Reading Initiative" sends children in kindergarten through fifth grade a free book ...

It’s all part of the New Worlds Reading program that ships free books to more than half a million students in Florida, who are not reading on grade level. 1 weather alerts 1 closings/delays.

Reading can help them learn the skills to overcome challenges, make choices for themselves, develop their own interests and become better communicators. “Reading might not make your kid’s ...