Children’s Literacy Initiative is a non-profit that works with teachers to transform instruction so children can become powerful readers, writers & thinkers.
Philadelphia, PA
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A new school year brings new relationships, challenges, and possibilities.
Student success grows from the educators, leaders, families, staff, and communities who show up each day for children.
Wishing our school communities an inspired year of growth and possibility. 💙
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Thank you to everyone who supported the Freedom to Read Campaign. 💛 Every gift, popcorn purchase, share, toolkit use, and conversation helped the campaign reach farther and open more doors through reading. #FreedomToRead #LiteracyForAll
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Today is the final day to support the Freedom to Read Campaign.
There’s still time to help open more doors through reading.
🍿 Purchase popcorn
💛 Make a gift
📣 Share the campaign
Support today: bit.ly/4vCWbTS
#FreedomToRead #LastChance
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There’s still time to support the Freedom to Read Campaign.
🍿 Purchase popcorn
💛 Make a gift
📣 Share the campaign
Every action helps open more doors through reading.
Take part today: bit.ly/4xJDhMA
#FreedomToRead #LiteracyMatters
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Today, we honor #Juneteenth - A reminder that freedom is both a historical milestone & an ongoing commitment to opportunity. Literacy helps children access stories, ideas, confidence, and possibilities. Help open more doors through reading: bit.ly/3QRSGtK
#FreedomToRead
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Today, we launch Freedom to Read: A Juneteenth Literacy Celebration. From 6/17–6/23, support joyful, affirming literacy experiences that help children become confident readers, writers, thinkers, & leaders. Support the campaign: bit.ly/4uInTxy
#FreedomToRead #Juneteenth
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Thank you to everyone who joined us in Jacksonville for a thoughtful conversation on the intersections of health, literacy, and child well-being. We’re grateful to Dr. Diana Greene, Dr. Parvez Ahmed, and all who helped create space for shared learning and dialogue.
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This week, we’re keeping it simple: Gratitude.
Teachers show up. They inspire. They shape futures.
We’re thankful for every educator. 💙
Tag a teacher who made an impact.
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher
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Poetry helps children explore language, imagination, and creativity. This Poetry Month, we’re sharing books that inspire young readers to discover the joy of words.
📚 Explore the poetry collection - bit.ly/4vGyEC6
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Literacy is more than reading.
It’s access, opportunity, and voice.
Learn more:
🔗 bit.ly/3NG4tK0
#LiteracyMatters #EducationEquity #EarlyLiteracy #OpportunityForAll
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Women’s History Month may be ending, but these stories continue.
Explore the books:
📖 bit.ly/4dHoZVf
📚 bit.ly/4c2sBQm
#WomensHistoryMonth #RepresentationMatters #DiverseBooks #ChildrensBooks
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Three leadership questions surfaced in our literacy coaching roundtable series.
❓How do we support multilingual learners?
❓What happens after curriculum adoption?
❓How do early childhood systems shape literacy outcomes?
Watch the conversations.
🔗 bit.ly/4lL2bWx
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What book shaped your story?
A story that helped you feel seen.
Or changed how you see the world.
Drop it below 👇
#BooksChangeClassrooms
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Bilingual literacy in action.
📍 Philadelphia, PA
Independence Charter School
Through coaching and aligned instruction, educators are strengthening foundational reading skills in both English and Spanish.
🔗 bit.ly/4sUNEKk
#BooksChangeClassrooms
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Curiosity can take you to space. Ellen Ochoa became the first Latina astronaut after a childhood filled with questions and discovery. Books like Ellen Takes Flight help young readers imagine where curiosity might lead.
🔗 bit.ly/4sNDgnw
#WomensHistoryMonth
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Books can be mirrors, windows, & doors.
They reflect identity.
They open perspective.
They invite imagination.
That’s why culturally responsive classroom libraries matter.
See how schools are building literacy-rich classrooms:
🔗 bit.ly/3Nl3qit
#BooksChangeClassrooms
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Stories help children discover the women who shaped our world. This Women’s History Month we’re sharing books that highlight scientists, artists, activists, and leaders whose stories continue to inspire young readers. Explore the #WHM26 reading list:
bit.ly/3OYmofu
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Thank you to the educators and leaders who joined our Superintendent Roundtable Series. Three conversations on literacy coaching, curriculum implementation, and early childhood instruction. Recordings and resources are now available.
🔗 bit.ly/4b3zIrz
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Books change classrooms. Literacy changes futures.
This month we’re highlighting schools building literacy-rich classrooms where every child can see themselves in the stories they read.
Explore the campaign:
🔗 bit.ly/4bcpiEJ
#BooksChangeClassrooms
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Stories make history personal. The Door of No Return follows a young boy whose life is forever changed, inviting readers to reflect on resilience and the impact of history. See more: bit.ly/3OLdphk
#BlackHistoryMonth #ReadingMatters #DiverseBooks
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