Founding Director Pam Allyn teams up with a former teacher to compile a list of products and tips to help teach kids to read.
New York City Public Schools (NYCPS), including those in Harlem, joined forces with LitWorld to celebrate World Read Aloud Day on Feb. 4, engaging students and volunteers across all five boroughs in a citywide literacy initiative.
At P.S. 3 in Manhattan, Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels and Emmy Liss Executive Director, Mayor’s Office of Child Care joined World Read Aloud Day Founder Pam Allyn to lead a lesson on short story writing to a group of third and fourth graders.
At a time when statistics for reading for pleasure seem to be plummeting worldwide, and the U.K. has declared 2026 a National Year of Reading to help counteract the trend, it seems more important than ever to celebrate ongoing initiatives that promote the act of reading.
On February 4, 2026, readers of all ages join together to celebrate World Read Aloud Day, also called WRAD. The yearly event encourages people to read out loud together and celebrate the power of stories.
Literacy expert Pam Allyn shares practical ways to keep the joy — and benefits — of reading together alive from toddler years to tweens.
In a world of screens, chatbots, and constant digital input, what still truly matters for our children? In this episode, we go back to basics with Pam Allyn, founder of World Read Aloud Day, to explore why reading—and reading aloud—builds children’s brains, supports emotional health, and strengthens connection in ways technology cannot.
In this episode, I’m joined by Pam Allyn, founder of LitWorld, to explore the evolving relationship between literacy and AI and why reading still matters in a tech-driven world.
Kibin Alleyne is joined by Pam Allyn, the Founder of World Read Aloud Day, to discuss her initiative that encourages parents and their children to read aloud together and create a habit of lifelong reading.
The Supreme Court's decision to uphold the ban might be an opportunity to take a hard look at your family's social media usage.
Literacy empowers young children to understand their world and express themselves within it. Through these early experiences, they begin to discover their passions and develop their sense of self.
In this episode, we chat about the power of storytelling in building literacy skills. You’ll also hear insights into how digital tools, including AI, are changing how children engage with stories and how to balance online and offline literacy experiences.
In this episode, Sarah sits down with veteran educator Pam to talk about one of the trickiest parts of parenting: how to actually communicate with your child’s teacher.
In this episode, Sarah sits down with veteran educator Pam to talk about one of the trickiest parts of parenting: how to actually communicate with your child’s teacher.
In this inspiring episode, we dive into the heart of literacy and its life-changing impact with renowned literacy advocate, educator, and CEO Pam Allyn. Pam shares powerful insights into why reading is not just a fundamental skill, but a gateway to equity, empowerment, and lifelong success.
Recently, I was helping my kindergartener with his school bug project—a task that should have been fun (researching stink bugs! The dream assignment for a 5-year-old boy!). But as he struggled to write down the names of his insect’s predators, what started as an educational moment quickly spiraled into a meltdown.
Young children can joyfully learn foundational literacy skills through play—and it makes a difference.
Last week, Maya Lin students joined readers, writers, and listeners from around the world to participate in World Read Aloud Day (WRAD).
Every year, community members step up to support literacy through entertainment and excitement for our local school children by the simple act of reading them a book during World Read Aloud Day.
Scripps-owned stations are joining forces with the Scripps Howard Fund, Scholastic, LitWorld, and other literacy advocates across the country to participate in World Read Aloud Day.
Today is World Read Aloud Day! This is a day designed to get families reading together and to understand the importance of reading together.
This Wednesday is World Read Aloud Day and News 8’s Meteorologist James Gilbert headed to School No. 33 and Sports Director Thad Brown went to School No. 54 to read to students!
Wednesday marks the 15th annual World Read Aloud Day, celebrated in over 100 countries to promote literacy for all.
Today, New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) celebrated World Read Aloud Day with events in all five boroughs.
Penguin Random House is thrilled to celebrate the fifteen annual World Read Aloud Day™ (WRAD) today, February 5, in partnership with LitWorld.
Today, LitWorld is thrilled to kick off the 15th-anniversary celebration of World Read Aloud Day™ (WRAD).
On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, New York Times #1 best-selling children's book author/illustrator Peter H. Reynolds is returning to the Boch Center's iconic Shubert Theatre.
What does storytelling look like in your classroom? Whether it’s students sharing personal narratives or diving into imaginative tales, storytelling has the power to connect all of us.
Use daily writing, language exploration, and family storytelling to connect joy with skill-building in your classroom.
We are excited to see how AI can continue to transform both classroom instruction and at-home learning, re-engaging our students.