Get Ready to Read! Resources for Parents 
August 2007

New "E-Books" Available
BookFlix is a new Web site from Scholastic that pairs interactive video storybooks with related nonfiction e-books. Disney Publishing Group is also planning to join the e-book bandwagon, making favorites like The Jungle Book and Cinderella available for download online.

Read for the Record 2007
On September 20, 2007, Jumpstart's Read for the Record is asking adults across the country to read the same book on the same day to raise public awareness about disparities in early education. The program aims to break last year’s record of 150,000 people with this year's book, The Story of Ferdinand.

Before and After High-Quality Pre-K
Pre-K Now has collected checklists and resources to help parents in their search for high-quality pre-K programs. For parents of pre-K graduates, find resources to keep your child's developing mind learning this summer.

Pre-K for Military Families: Honoring Service, Educating Children
Pre-K Now and the Military Child Education Coalition have released a report to educate policymakers about the need to provide high-quality, voluntary pre-K to all children of our nation’s military personnel.

RIF Brings Attention to the Need to Improve Literacy Development of Minority Children 
Reading is Fundamental (RIF) has launched a Multicultural Literacy Campaign, bringing attention to the development of early childhood literacy in African-American, Hispanic, and Native American communities. Included in the campaign is a new Leading to Reading Web site, with stories, nursery rhymes, and other fun activities.