Read from the Start
Request a set of books
Free books sets are only available to individual families.
Packs of books are available to promote family literacy by your nonprofit organization. Organizations and other groups should apply for a grant for books.
Apply for a mini grant to fund your literacy program
Read Aloud information
Because 15 minutes of reading aloud each day can change the face of education in this country.
Virtual RFTS
Reading and book by Local St. Louis Author, Mon Trice
Reading by Professional Storyteller, Carole E. Shelton
Reading by Native American Storyteller, Suzanne Jones, and Melody Delmar
Reading by Professional Storyteller Sherry Norfolk
Reading by Professional Storyteller Brother John
Other Reading Resources
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five, no matter their family’s income.
Little Free Library
Little Free Library book-sharing boxes play an essential role by providing 24/7 access to books (and encouraging a love of reading!) in areas where books are scarce.
