Our mission statement:
To partner with public school districts and communities to foster family literacy.

Reading Program

Foundation of the Program

• Adult reads a book aloud at home to children each night for at least three weeks
• If needed, a family can listen to a recording of the reading section together
• Discussion is encouraged
• Commitment is about 20 minutes each night
• Two books per year for every student in Kindergarten through 5th grade

ADR provides:

• Book Packets (reading schedule, trivia questions, activities)
• Training
• Support and resources
• Fundraising

The program follows the model of three other successful programs: 1Book in Northumberland
County executed by Gary Anderson, Hampton Reads One Book spearheaded by Dr. Kelli Cedo
(former Language Arts Curriculum lead for Hampton City Schools and current Senior Director of
Early Learning and Title I for Norfolk Public Schools) and All Bentonville Reads promoted by
Mike Poore (Superintendent of Little Rock School District)

All District Reads programs are unique in that they are offered at absolutely no cost to schools.
Furthermore, our programs support family literacy and create excitement about reading across
the entire community.

Intended Benefits:

• Improve reading test scores
• Restore family dynamic
• Inspire excitement, creativity, and imagination
• Build self confidence
• Provide valuable exercise in listening and engaging
• Build a love of books