Reading Is Fundamental Inspires Children to Read

Reading Is Fundamental Inspires Children to Read

Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), a children’s literacy organization, celebrated its 50th anniversary of inspiring children to read, learn and grow by hosting a virtual birthday party at Amidon-Bowen Elementary School in Washington, D.C.

Award-winning singer and actress, Jordin Sparks; passionate advocate, actor and musician, Tray Chaney; and notable children’s author, Tara Lazar joined D.C. Council Members, parents, and DC Public School officials joined to commemorate the milestone, RIF said on Thursday.

“Since 1966, RIF has been an important and influential voice in support of children’s literacy and, in partnership with a grassroots network of hundreds of thousands of RIF volunteers in schools and communities nationwide, we have impacted the lives of more than 40 million children,” noted Alicia Levi, president and CEO of Reading Is Fundamental.

“Communities and government officials across the country took part in today’s celebration by issuing a RIF Day Proclamation to recognize the amazing impact RIF has on the lives of children.”

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The event featured live performances, a Happy Birthday sing along, a children’s story read aloud and birthday cake for fourth grade students.

In addition, all of the students at the school received birthday-inspired activities and free books, including Dr. Seuss’ Happy Birthday to You! and Tara Lazar’s Normal Norman.

The anniversary celebration was sponsored by State Farm, who made a $10,000 donation for books for the school library.