New Worlds Reading

New Worlds Reading

Florida’s free at-home reading program that delivers books & resources to eligible VPK-5th grade students. Please add context if you post a photo or link.

New Worlds Reading is Florida's free literacy program that mails free books and reading activities to eligible VPK-5th grade students. This program is administered by the UF Lastinger Center for Learning. Visit our website to learn more about the program, eligibility, and enrollment. To support a safe, enjoyable, and educational community, we ask you to follow these guidelines:

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15/08/2024

Reading opens up new worlds! Help your child improve important skills with 's free books. 📚

22/07/2024

We always love hearing the excitement books can bring! 📚

Photos from New Worlds Reading's post 12/07/2024

Yesterday’s Family Literacy Event at Robinson Elementary School with Tampa Electric was paw-sitively awesome! 🐾 Our favorite big red dog even joined us to share some free books, activities and more with Hillsborough County families.

Thanks to all the families who attended, and we can’t wait to see even more new faces at our upcoming events across the state!

10/07/2024

We had a blast at the PAEC Leadership Conference with our team members!

It’s been an amazing time tabling alongside our New Worlds Reading team to share the Center’s literacy work with educators at the Panhandle Area Educational Consortium Leadership Conference! ✏️📚

To learn more about New Worlds Reading enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year, visit bit.ly/NewWorldsReadingApplication

09/07/2024

Get your kids excited to read over summer! Here's 5️⃣ reading tips from Scholastic that are sure to help make reading go smoothly for your kids all summer long! 📚

Photos from New Worlds Reading's post 29/06/2024

We had a great time hosting our Family Fun Literacy Event at Plumb Elementary School in Pinellas County with Duke Energy! It’s always a great time connecting with Florida families over free books, fun reading activities and high-fives with Clifford!

Photos from New Worlds Reading's post 24/06/2024

Check out these free and fun reading tips and awesome activities from our Summer Reading Journals. ✍️ Available here: https://www.newworldsreading.com/fl/en/literacy-resources.html

Photos from New Worlds Reading's post 22/06/2024

Whether we’re hosting family literacy nights with schools or participating in community events like the Blue Wahoo’s Education Day with Florida Power & Light, our team has been having a blast sharing the fun across Florida! 🧡

21/06/2024

Cue the music! 🎶 Keep your child singing and dancing along to these musical books from .

11/06/2024

What's on your summer reading list? Here's a few books on ours ➡️🐧🐛🐗

10/06/2024

Today’s the last day to apply for for the 2023 - 2024 school year! Eligible kids can get 12 free books delivered to their door this summer. Apply now: https://www.newworldsreading.com/fl/en/enrollment.html?gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIttqXneDRhgMVATbUAR1D7wWAEAAYASAAEgINJfD_BwE

Photos from UF Lastinger Center for Learning's post 07/06/2024

We can't wait to meet even more amazing educators across Florida as we continue to host Teacher Professional Learning sessions throughout the summer! 🤩

03/06/2024

School's out and summer's here! ☀️ But that doesn’t mean the reading has to stop! Enrolled students will get 3 Free BONUS Books to make sure your VPK-5th student keeps on hitting their reading goals all summer long! 📚

30/05/2024

Think outside the box and get those imaginations going with a few of our favorite creative books available through ! ✨ 🧠 📚

Photos from New Worlds Reading's post 23/05/2024

Between our awesome UF Lastinger Center for Learning staff and our well-equipped Regional Partners, we’re all set to host our Teacher Professional Learning sessions this summer!

First stops: Leon and Orange County! 🗺️ 🚗 🌟

20/05/2024

How has your child grown more confident in their reading abilities after signing up for ? Let us know in the comments below!

13/05/2024

🎈 🎉 Book Bash was a total blast! ⭐ 📚 Thank you to all the families, educators, community members, partners and everyone who attended this year’s bash at the Jacksonville Public Library!

10/05/2024

Only one month left to sign up️ for and receive 12 free books and activities just in time for summer reading! Apply today at: Enrollment (newworldsreading.com)

Photos from New Worlds Reading's post 07/05/2024

Happy ! Thank you, educators, for all that you do and for supporting learners every day! 🧡

06/05/2024

Celebrate by reading together and create lasting memories! What's your child's favorite book to read right now?

03/05/2024

Receive access to a $500 education savings account through Step Up For Students' New Worlds Scholarship! Families can use this account toward tutoring, after-school and summer programs, books, technology and more. Visit www.sufs.org to learn more and apply today!

02/05/2024

Calling all VPK through 5th grade families in the Duval area! 📣

You’re invited to join New Worlds Reading for our fourth annual Book Bash with free books, reading activities, an author read aloud, dinner, and more at the Jacksonville Public Library – Main Library next Friday, May 10, from 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Pre-register for our event today: https://bit.ly/3y0zccJ

Photos from New Worlds Reading's post 25/04/2024

Check out the book 📖 "Veo Números"📖 and practice math skills with your child while searching for numbers and solving rhyming riddles.

Photos from New Worlds Reading's post 22/04/2024

What better way to celebrate with your kids than by reading all about the beauty of our planet? 🌎 Check out these books we're loving for Earth Day! 📚

19/04/2024

Whether you’re a teacher, caregiver or looking to help a child read, our free literacy resources are made just for you! Explore our educational videos, fun activities, reading guides and more on our website: www.newworldsreading.com/fl/en/literacy-resources.html

11/04/2024

We had a great time connecting with our Regional Partners yesterday! Our in-person meeting was a wonderful opportunity to learn from each other and grow together. Here’s to partnering on even more exciting events across Florida!

Looking to learn more about our Regional Partners? Check out the list of our founding partners below:

Children's Home Society of Florida
Children's Literacy Initiative
Consortium of Florida Education Foundations
Florida State Alliance of YMCAs
Hands Together for Haitians
Heartland Educational Consortium
The Lucy Project
Panhandle Area Educational Consortium
Phyllis Wheatley Rise to Read Campaign
Principle Life Family Resource Center, Inc.
United Way Suncoast
Uplift Literacy

09/04/2024

How many of your kids can relate? 🧡 We love hearing about the excitement of our young readers and want to hear more! Tell us in the comments how has made an impact on your kids 📚

Photos from New Worlds Reading's post 02/04/2024

We're celebrating children's stories from all around the world with these books we love for ! 🌏 📖

29/03/2024

We’re back with more bonus books for summer! To help students reach their reading goals, families enrolled in for the 2023-2024 school year will receive THREE bonus books and activities this summer - no action required. Here’s to a summer filled with reading, learning and fun! ☀️ 📚

28/03/2024

Let's celebrate the last days of with this fact from WeAreTeachers. Don't let the fun come to an end! Check out our free literacy activities to make daily reading even more special: https://bit.ly/44Ja9GC

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