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91/100 · ages 3-12

RIF Literacy Central

Reading activities, book resources, and literacy support from Reading Is Fundamental.

WebsiteBooksFamily learning
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Denver Public Library Welcome to Reading Kits

Free Denver Public Library kits pair books, activities, and targeted tips for developing readers, with English and Spanish support across background knowledge, decoding, fluency, and comprehension.

WebsiteDownloadableEarly readingPhonics
4–9 · Free with library access90
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World Book Day

Official World Book Day videos, author content, reading inspiration, and book-related activities for children and families.

YouTube channelWebsiteAuthorsBooks
4–14 · Free with paid options91
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eRead Kids Digital Library

Georgia Public Library Service’s digital library gives children access to more than 45,000 English and Spanish ebooks and audiobooks, from picture books and basic readers to graphic novels and chapter books.

WebsiteAndroid appAudiobooksChapter books
3–10 · Free with library card90
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Reading Is Fundamental

Reading motivation, literacy resources, and family and educator support from the United States literacy nonprofit RIF.

WebsiteDownloadableBooks & authorsFamily learning
3-12 · Free88
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Story Time From Space

Children’s books and science videos read and demonstrated from space, connecting literacy with real space exploration.

WebsiteRead aloudScience videos
4–12 · Free with paid options88
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

A public-library early-literacy program for children from birth to kindergarten that supports reading logs, family reading routines, and English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole resources.

WebsiteDownloadableEarly literacyReading log
0–5 · Free88
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Loving2Read

A free digital library with more than 1,000 children’s books, reading levels, printables, streaks, achievements, and classroom-friendly browsing.

WebsiteEarly learningLeveled books
3-10 · Free with paid options86
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USU Children’s Digital Library

A free public library of open-access books, audiobooks, activities, primary sources, and multilingual discovery paths for young readers and families.

WebsiteMultilingualReading
5–18 · Free86
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BookTrust

Children’s reading charity with book recommendations, family reading tips, reading activities, and support for schools and families.

WebsiteDownloadableBook recommendationsEarly literacy
0–14 · Free89
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One Word Reading Initiative

A nonprofit reading initiative that provides culturally relevant books and family reading resources to children and communities.

WebsiteDownloadableBooksEarly literacy
3–12 · Free84
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Book Dash

Free African storybooks that children and families can read, download, print, translate, and share with credit.

WebsiteDownloadableBooksLiteracy
2–8 · Free92
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