• Reading is Fundamental
Hello there. You have heard that “reading is fundamental.” No doubt about it.
Founded in 1966 by Margaret McNamara, Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) connects children with the joy of reading — to spark imaginations and possibilities — and putting kids on a path of reading proficiency.
RIF is the oldest and largest non-profit children’s literacy organization in the United States. RIF provides books and reading resources to children nationwide with supporting literacy resources for educators, families, and community volunteers.
• Library Week
Mark your calendars! National Library Week 2024 will be celebrated Sunday, April 7th through Saturday, April 13th.
Hattingdon is ready as you can see in one of her all-time favourites. We named the design Dewey. She looks positively darling.
Right to Read Day
Monday, April 8th is Right to Read Day, a National Day of Action in support of the right to read.
In response to the surge in book challenges, the American Library Association has designated every Monday of National Library Week as Right to Read Day, a day of action that encourages everyone to take concrete steps to fight back against censorship and protect and celebrate the right to read freely.
Join in on #RightToReadDay, and every day after, in fighting censorship, and supporting libraries and the dedicated staff who make them work.
Protect our freedom to read!
You can find additional resources to amplify and support the Unite Against Book Bans campaign here.
Source: Public Libraries Online »
Updated: April 4, 2024
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HATTINGDON HORSES 
Just read that Margaret McNamara was the wife of the United States Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara.
Her husband’s appointment by President John F. Kennedy as U.S. Secretary of Defense led to their move to Washington, D.C.
Her experiences while tutoring three children in the District led to the formation of Reading Is Fundamental (RIF). It is the largest literacy program in the country.
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