News & Resources
Reading Ready Pittsburgh Working to Expand Regional Participation in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Reading Ready Pittsburgh and the city of Pittsburgh are working together to expand participation in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (DPIL), a book-gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age 5.
Resources for August Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources can help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and identify them.
OCDEL’s 2026 Literacy Road Trip Book Lists Focus on Trees and Rocks
Pennsylvania’s Office of Child Development and Early Learning has released two nature-related book lists for children as part of its 2026 Summer Learning & Literacy Road Trip.
PA Promise for Children Pairs July Books with Activities for Kindergarteners
PA Promise for Children has released a list of eight books for kindergarteners to read in July that are broken into four categories.
Resource Emphasizes Importance of Summer Reading for Children
Summer provides a much-needed break for children from school routines, but it’s also an important time to ensure that the learning doesn’t stop for a long period of time.
Second Annual Great Pittsburgh Book Crawl to Kick Off on July 18
A group of 30 independent bookstores in southwestern Pennsylvania will participate in an event that will enable participants to discover bookstores in the region and win raffle prizes.
PA Promise for Children Recommends July Books for Preschoolers
PA Promise for Children has released its list of July books for preschoolers, providing eight titles across four categories.
Resources for July Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources can help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.
The Buzzword is WIGGLY
This month’s Buzzword is WIGGLY, which means moving, twisting, and shaking around with quick, little, or curvy motions.
PA One Book Program Helps to Nurture Love of Reading in Young Children
Families, child care providers, libraries, and community organizations can all help to instill a love of reading in young children through the Pennsylvania One Book program, which offers free, engaging resources to support early literacy and meaningful reading experiences.
OCDEL Kicks Off 2026 Summer Learning and Literacy Road Trip
The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) has unveiled its 2026 Summer Learning and Literacy Road Trip, which features a theme of exploring the natural world.
PA Promise for Children Releases June List of Books for Preschoolers
Pennsylvania Promise for Children has released its June list of recommended books for preschoolers that includes eight titles across four categories.
Resources for June Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.
Providers and Families Invited to Take 2026 PA One Book Survey
Pennsylvania early learning programs, libraries, and families can take the 2026 PA One Book Survey to provide feedback on the year’s book selection.
Latino Books Month Highlights Authors from Spanish-Speaking Countries
Celebrated in May, Latino Books Month provides a great opportunity for educators and caregivers to highlight authors from Spanish-speaking countries and bilingual titles for children to read.
PA Promise for Children Releases May List of Books for Preschoolers
Pennsylvania Promise for Children has released its May list of recommended books for preschoolers that includes eight titles across four categories.
Combining Activities and Literacy Helps Children to Get Excited About Reading
Some children may be less inclined to crack a book without being required to do so, but there are methods and activities that caregivers can pair with literacy that can help children to develop an interest in reading.
Resources for May Observances
Various organizations, states, and nations recognize a number of observances each month. Resources help parents, caregivers, and child care professionals acknowledge and navigate them.
Pittsburgh Literacy Campaign to Host Free Scholastic Book Fair in May
A new Pittsburgh literacy campaign titled “Won’t You Be a Reader?” will kick off on Saturday, May 16 with a free Scholastic book fair at MuseumLab.
Buzzword to Host Event for PARADE Buzz Box Release
Buzzword will host an upcoming event to celebrate the release of its new PARADE Buzz Box that will include stories and a dinner.

