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About Us

Who We Are
Our Mission is fostering family literacy through developing partnerships between communities and public schools.
How We Do It
Twice a year, fall and spring, school districts select a book that all elementary students read at the same time. ADR supports school administrators and teachers by creating a packet with content questions and a reading schedule, as well as providing training. Together, every family reads a chapter of the book at night. The next day, there aren’t tests but rewards for participating in trivia questions about the chapter. Our goal is to cultivate a passion for reading and enhance early literacy among elementary school students, particularly those in lower-income and minority communities.


The Impact
- Increase in Reading scores
- Quality family time
- Connecting with the Community
62,000
Students Impacted and Counting. (In 3 years!)
1,600 hours
Donated by our amazing volunteers in the last 2 years.
OVER 160,000 BOOKS
added to the homes of students from 113 schools.
10% more
Reading for pleasure in Suffolk Public Schools.