For more than 25 years, National Family Literacy Month has been celebrated each November. What makes this literacy celebration so important is the strong correlation between parents’ and caregivers’ educational attainment and children’s educational outcomes. Simply, put, families thrive when they all learn… together.

In 1994, National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) launched the very first Family Literacy Month with the belief that shared reading could improve children’s literacy skills. Schools, libraries, and communities across the country quickly supported the concept, with more joining each year.

Families across the country began participating in a wide variety of reading programs from literacy events, to reading workshops, to community book drives. These shared activities cemented the importance of literacy and family involvement amongst parents, teachers, and children alike.

So this November, celebrate Family Literacy Month with time spent reading and learning together with your kids. Not only will your children’s literacy skills improve, you’ll be modeling positive behavior and fostering stronger family bonds at the same time!

Learn more at the National Center for Families Learning.

About Success Won’t Wait

Founded in 2002, Success Won’t Wait is a not-for-profit literacy organization based in Wilmington, Delaware. To learn more about Success Won’t Wait’s literacy projects, how to donate used children’s books in Delaware, or volunteer your time, please click on the About Us tab above.

And, if your program, school or center needs assistance with books, please Contact Us to learn more.

Read now, because success won’t wait!