Ancestors • Family memories • Story magic Welcome, Young Scholars! This month, Zara is wondering about the stories people carry. A photograph, a favorite song, or something a grandparent says can help us remember where we come from. A prayer for our families God, thank You for the people who came before us and the people who care for us now. Help us listen to their stories, remember their love, and share what we learn. Amen. Let’s read together In Grandma’s Purse by Vanessa

Afro-Latino heritage • Back to school • Belonging Welcome back, Young Scholars! Layla wants you to remember something as you walk into a new classroom: your whole story belongs there. Your name, your family, your language, and the traditions you share at home are gifts. A prayer for the school year God, watch over our children as they learn and grow. Help them feel safe, ask questions, make friends, and take pride in who they are. Remind them that they are loved wherever the

Celebrating Self-Love, Identity & Confidence Published by Read to You 365 | CJT Production Summer is here! ☀️ The school year may be over, but learning never stops. July is the perfect time for children to slow down, explore their interests, and discover the amazing person they are becoming. At Read to You 365, we believe every child deserves to see themselves reflected in the books they read and the stories they tell about themselves. This month, we're celebrating self-love,

A June Family Guide to Juneteenth, Music, Literacy & Legacy "There is no power for change greater than a community discovering what it cares about."— Margaret J. Wheatley Dear Young Scholars and Families, June is a powerful month. It is a month of music. A month of fathers. A month of freedom. And a month to remember that every story matters. This year, families across America are watching important conversations unfold about education, libraries, books, history, and who gets

✨ A Special Announcement ✨ We have something to celebrate, Young Scholars family! 🎉 This month, we are proud to share that our very own 💜 “My First Gratitude and Self-Love Journal” is now officially published! This journal was created with one mission: 👉🏾 To help children slow down, reflect, and learn how to love themselves from the inside out. In a world where children are constantly receiving messages about who they should be…this journal reminds them: ✔️ You are enough

Celebrating Autism, Innovation & Growth 💌 Letter to Our Families & Young Scholars April is a month of understanding, growth, and BIG ideas. At Read to You 365, we believe every child’s mind is powerful—whether they learn differently, think creatively, or see the world in a way others may not yet understand. This month, we celebrate: 🧠 Autism Awareness & Acceptance 💡 Inventors & Big Thinkers 🔢 The Magic of Math in Everyday Life Because different doesn’t mean less. It means

Reading Is Resistance. Truth Is Protection. Joy Is Still Ours. L et’s be honest. Books are political. Reading is political. Teaching Black history is political resistance. And it always has been. This Black History Month , we refuse to pretend otherwise. We are raising children in a world where information is controlled, history is contested, and power is often maintained through silence. To deny that reality does not protect our children — it leaves them unprepared. But we

Let’s be real! Between tablets, YouTube, video games, and endless scrolling… Do kids even read anymore? Short answer: yes — but not always in the way we remember. And no — it’s not because kids are lazy or parents aren’t trying hard enough. It’s because the world is louder now. At Read to You 365 , we see it every day: kids who want to read… but need stories that feel like them . Why Reading Still Matters (Especially for Our Kids) Reading isn’t just about words on a page. F

Lord, thank you for the spirit of community, generosity, and love. May we teach our children the values of Kwanzaa and the joy of giving back to others. Amen." Letter to the People/Supporters Dear Young Scholars and Supporters, December is a time of celebration, giving, and togetherness. As we honor the principles of Kwanzaa, let’s teach our children the importance of generosity and community, while also giving back to those in need. Teaching Kids the Principles of Kwanzaa Br

🌻 Read to You 365 Presents: Gratitude & Family History A November Celebration of Love, Legacy, and Thankfulness 🕊 Opening Prayer “Dear Heavenly Father, We thank You for the warmth of family, for the lessons of those who came before us, and for the chance to gather in gratitude. May our hearts be full, our minds open, and our spirits connected as we honor our ancestors and build new memories. Amen.” 💌 Letter to Our Young Scholars and Supporters Dear Young Scholars, Familie

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