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.

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 ...

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 ...

Dr. Duggins said the New Worlds Reading initiative helps students avoid the summer slide by providing books to parents. "The parent is the child's first teacher, and so we want to be sure that we ...

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 ...

“Reading opens doors to new worlds, sparks our creativity, and empowers us with the knowledge to shape the future,” Mayor Donna Deegan said.

Dr. Duggins said the New Worlds Reading Initiative helps students avoid the summer slide by providing books to parents. "The parent is the child's first teacher, ...