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Program Overview

The First Step Toward Their Love of Reading

Many children need support beyond school to become successful readers, and families are often unsure where to begin. My Road to Reading removes that guesswork by organizing books and materials into a step-by-step pathway, guiding what to read next and how to support learning along the way.

Libraries as Leaders in Literacy

Libraries are uniquely positioned to extend early literacy support beyond the classroom.

My Road to Reading makes that support visible and usable by providing:

  • A clear starting point for families
  • A structured progression of skills
  • Built-in guidance for how to help

Rather than simply offering books, libraries can offer a system of support, one that helps children build skills, confidence, and independence as readers.

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Built for Libraries. Impactful for Families.

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My Road to Reading is designed to be easy to browse, simple to circulate, and intuitive for both staff and families.

Each bin of books is clearly labeled and organized so families can follow the progression and see growth over time. Embedded support (a guide to each bin and QR codes to online instruction and videos) helps caregivers feel confident in how to support reading at home.

The result is a program that is:

  • Easy for libraries to implement
  • Easy for families to use
  • Meaningful for children as they grow as readers

My Road to Reading Includes:

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Organized Bins

10 clearly labeled bins organized in an easy-to-follow progression
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High-Interest Decodable Books

186 high-interest decodable books pre-organized and labeled by skill
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Family Guides

A family guide for each bin with simple tips for reading and practice
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Supportive Videos

Coming soon: Instructional videos that model support strategies
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Personalized Bookmarks

Personalized bookmarks for kids to keep and track their progress
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Downloadable Resources

Website support with downloadable family guides that libraries can customize and print

Why it Works

Learning to read happens through practice with skills that build on one another. My Road to Reading reflects this process through a carefully sequenced progression of phonics skills.

Each bin isolates a key concept and provides the repeated, meaningful practice children need to apply that skill in connected text, while also supporting visible growth in confidence and independence.

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