40%

Fact:

Only 40% of Knox County students are reading on grade level by the third grade. We can change that.

Fact:

Parents are a child’s first and most important teacher.

Fact:

Playing with children helps them understand the world around them.

Fact:

Reading with children is soothing and creates emotional bonds that last a lifetime.

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Do you
have
a
library card?

Get A Library Card

For many kids, a library card is the first card in their wallet with their name on it.

Why?
You have over a MILLION free books at your fingertips with your Knox County Public Library card.

Free!

PLUS online resources such as tutoring, animated picture books, reading recommendations, homework help and games.

Get Started!
Help make Knox County the leader in family literacy. Commit to reading every day.

Commit

Help make Knox County the leader in family literacy. Commit To Reading Every Day.

Take The Pledge
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SAVE THE DATE:
Children’s
Festival of Reading
May 18, 2019

SAVE THE DATE:

Children’s Festival of Reading – May 18, 2019 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on World’s Fair Park

Do IT!

Why Early Learning Matters