The United States of Readers is Impact Reading's flagship literacy program designed to put books into the hands of children and inspire a lifelong love of reading. Through the program, students choose their own books, build personal home libraries, and develop the confidence and motivation that come from book ownership.
More than a book distribution program, The United States of Readers creates meaningful literacy experiences through author visits, community partnerships, and family engagement. By giving students access to books they want to read—and opportunities to connect with the authors behind them—the program helps transform reading from a classroom activity into a lifelong habit.
Today, United States of Readers serves tens of thousands of students across the country, proving that when children have choice, access, and ownership, they become readers.
Five times each year, students receive a custom-curated book flyer and select two books to keep and take home. By year’s end, every student has built a personal library of 10 self-chosen books. This simple model of choice, access, and ownership helps foster a lifelong love of reading.
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Strengthening Classroom Libraries
Each participating classroom receives a curated collection of 25 high-quality books to enhance its classroom library. These engaging titles support a variety of reading levels, interests, and instructional needs. By strengthening classroom libraries alongside home libraries, United States of Readers expands students’ access to books both at school and at home.