Combining the magic of reading aloud with the power of positive mentoring

Combining the
magic of
reading aloud
with the
power of
positive
mentoring

Every child deserves to be read to by a caring adult.

Read to a Child partners with thousands of community and corporate volunteer mentors who read one-on-one to elementary students at under-resourced schools in the greater metropolitan areas of Boston, Detroit, Hartford, and Los Angeles.

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Today’s Readers. Tomorrow’s Leaders.

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Chris Ehrenfels

Chris Ehrenfels

“Read to a Child offers a great opportunity to give back to my local community in a way that can really impact children's lives in the long run. I've had the opportunity to work with the same child for multiple years and it is so rewarding to build a relationship with them and see their growth over time.”

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New England Patriots Present Patriots Difference Maker of the Week Award to long-time Read to a Child volunteer Lenny Young

Jaden Ivey of the Detroit Pistons reads aloud to students at Whitman Elementary School.

On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, Jaden Ivey of the Detroit Pistons read aloud to nearly 200 students in the 3rd through 5th grades at the…

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