Worldreader

As the world prepares to gather for the United Nations General Assembly, we’re thinking about what it takes to turn global commitments into meaningful change for every child.

At Worldreader, we believe access to books can help unlock opportunity, especially for children and families who have historically had the least access to quality learning resources.

Digital reading can reach children wherever they are, helping them build literacy, curiosity, confidence, and the skills they need to thrive.

As leaders, partners, educators, and changemakers come together at UNGA, we’re proud to be part of the conversation around a more equitable future, and committed to making sure that future includes a world where every child can read.

Because when children can read, they can learn. And when they can learn, they can shape what comes next.

This International Day of Peace, we’re celebrating the power of stories to bring us closer together.

Books can help children see the world through someone else’s eyes, build empathy, and discover the experiences we share.

At Worldreader, we believe access to books can help create a more connected, understanding and peaceful world, one reader at a time.

Want to help spread peace through stories? Consider making a donation through our website and help put more books into the hands of children around the world.

New research from the International Centre for EdTech Impact (ICEI) offers insights into how families use BookSmart and what helps sustain engagement.

The study found that completing more books was associated with stronger caregiver-reported language skills, while goal-setting messages helped families complete more Vroom Tips™.

The findings are helping shape the future of BookSmart, including more personalized reading journeys and greater access to South African home languages.

Read the full blog to explore what this research means for the future of family reading -> https://hubs.la/Q04xNC3D0

We’re halfway through the All Families Reading Challenge! Available in Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, and Spanish, families in 25 countries around the world have already joined our challenge, coming together to read, connect, and turn shared reading moments into opportunities for brain-building activities.

This challenge is about more than reading. It’s about creating shared moments, building a love of books, and making reading more accessible, inclusive, and meaningful for families everywhere.

We invite our partners, donors, and supporters to join the challenge, share it with your networks, or make a contribution to help us expand its reach.

Together, we can help more families discover the power of reading, wherever they are, whatever language they speak.

On September 2, Worldreader, ECDAN and the Bezos Family Foundation brought together global leaders, practitioners and families for the “Connecting Health and Early Literacy for Families around the World” webinar.

The conversation highlighted the powerful connections between health, early childhood development and literacy, and the vital role families play in helping children learn and thrive from the earliest years.

The webinar also marked the launch of the All Families Reading Challenge in celebration of International Literacy Month! Families can read together all month long in the BookSmart app, in Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili and Spanish.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the webinar, and to our wonderful co-hosts. We invite families everywhere to join the reading challenge and make story time part of every day! Missed the webinar? Watch the recording here -> https://hubs.la/Q04x9Nbs0

Connecting Health and Early Literacy for Families Around the World Presented by the Early Childhood Development Action Network (ECDAN)...

This International Literacy Day, we’re celebrating the power of reading to open doors, spark curiosity, and connect families and communities around the world.

At Worldreader, we believe everyone deserves access to books and the opportunity to build a lifelong love of reading, no matter where they live.

From a parent reading with a child to a young reader discovering a new world, every story can be a step toward a brighter future. This month, let’s celebrate readers, families, educators, partners, and donors who are helping make literacy more accessible for all.

Together, we can put more stories in even more hands

The webinar is TOMORROW!

Don’t miss this special conversation hosted by Worldreader, the Early Childhood Development Action Network (ECDAN), and the Bezos Family Foundation on how health, education, and family engagement can come together to help children thrive.

Hear from global experts as they discuss the latest research on family reading, the vital role of parents and caregivers, and how health systems can support early literacy and school readiness. The webinar will also mark the launch of the All Families Reading Challenge, Worldreader's global, month-long multilingual reading challenge on BookSmart!

Last chance to register! Claim your spot today and join us tomorrow as we explore how we can shape a brighter future for early childhood development and literacy.

Our webinar is coming up next week on September 2!

Join Worldreader, ECDAN, and the Bezos Family Foundation for a timely conversation on how health, education, and family engagement can work together to support early literacy, school readiness, and lifelong learning.

Hear from global experts as they explore the role of parents and caregivers, the impact of family reading, and how integrated approaches can help children thrive.

Meet the speakers here -> https://hubs.la/Q04v4j8l0

Every child deserves to see themselves reflected in the stories they read, and every young person deserves the opportunity to have their voice heard.

We're excited to share our partnership with AHSHAY and to support the Storybook Project, an initiative that empowers youth impacted by systemic injustice to become published authors and storytellers. Through this collaboration, these powerful, youth-created stories will be available to more than 250,000 readers worldwide through the BookSmart app.

This partnership is about so much more than books. By bringing these authentic stories to children and families around the world, we're helping readers connect with diverse experiences while building literacy and a deeper understanding of one another.

"The Storybook Project is so meaningful because it doesn’t just encourage literacy; it affirms belonging, creativity, and voice. Through this partnership with AHSHAY and Young Authors Publishing, we’re helping ensure these young authors are not only heard but celebrated and shared with readers everywhere." - Rebecca Chandler Leege, CEO of Worldreader

We are honored to help amplify these young authors on a global scale and look forward to the impact their stories will have on readers everywhere.

Read the press release > https://hubs.la/Q04vqMPk0

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We're gearing up for our All Families Reading Challenge this September!

After the incredible success of our 2026 reading challenges so far, we're excited to launch our first global challenge in five languages, bringing families around the world together through the joy of reading.

Our data shows that families who read 10+ books together are more likely to make reading a lasting habit. Donate via our website to support the challenge to help even more families discover the joy of reading together.

https://hubs.la/Q04v4Jyh0