Page Ahead
Gives kids in need
the chance to read!
Page Ahead is the leading provider of children's literacy services in Washington State, serving more than 55,000 children in need every year.
We serve children, families and communities, with new books for children, literacy support for families, and reading resources for communities.
It's Time for
Bubbles for Books!
Thank you to
Odom-Southern
Wine Distribution
for sponsoring this event!
Thanks To Our Supporters
Thank you for
brightening the holidays!
During our Page Ahead book-giveaway we had a teacher reading an Eric Carle book. The room was pretty noisy until we had a Spanish-speaking volunteer start to read the book in Spanish. Immediately the room got quiet and we realized that a good percentage of our parents didn't understand English. The holidays are tough in a poverty area and students loved going to "Bookland" to select their own book. I'm sure it helped parents to know that their children had a new book to read over Christmas break. Thank you Page Ahead for brightening our children’s holidays!
-A.J. West Elementary
Get Involved!
There are many ways you can help Page Ahead
Why New Books?
“I want to extend my appreciation to Page Ahead for the beautiful books we received at Greenwood Elementary. I have never seen a collection of donated books that are as beautiful as these. Typically, donated or grant-funded books are paperback castoffs, often outdated, although the gift is always well intended. The books from Page Ahead are in beautiful, new condition, and each is timely and of interest to students. Our kids are going to be thrilled with their new books!”
Sincerely,
Ruthanne Rankin, Librarian
Our Programs
- Family Involvement
Educates and encourages parents to read with their children. - Book Distribution
Provides new books (up to five books to each child per year) to read, share, and cherish. - Community Involvement
Creates lasting community support for reading programs.
Testimonials
- Parents
"Ashley loves to read. I gave her a book that she can be challenged by with puzzles and brain teasers. She is having fun while she reads. Having fun and loving to read are the keys to success."
– Mary S. - Children
"The book is magnificent, awesome, happy, and interesting. It helps me learn, and it helps me be smart."
– Fuamai, Van Asselt Elementary, Seattle - Teachers
"The economy in our area rarely allows parents to provide more than the necessities for their children. And unfortunately, books are considered luxury items."
– Mary Willey, Reading Specialist, Oroville Elementary, Oroville