We had an amazing evening at our Tell Me Why It Works: The Science Behind Reading panel discussion. There were 150 people in the audience at Barack Obama Magnet University School while over 300 watched the livestream. Our panelists included Emily Hanford, Dr. Kymyona Burke, Dr. Tamu Lucero, Amy Dowell, and Amy Stockton. Our moderator …
Posted: February 14, 2023 by Amanda Brown
Celebrate 20 years New Haven Reads!
Help us celebrate over 20 years of sharing the joy and power of reading! We are excited to host our event at Bear’s Smokehouse Barbecue which includes dinner, drinks, and entertainment by FaTE Band. Cost: $125.00 Date: April 26th Time: 5:30pm – 8:00pm Address: 470 James Street, New Haven, CT 20th Anniversary Honorees Support …
Posted: February 13, 2023 by Amanda Brown
New Haven Reads Summer 2023 Intern Position
New Haven Reads has three internships available for the summer of 2023. Duties and Responsibilities for Summer Intern: One-on-one tutoring of students grades 1st through 12th (primarily in reading), in-person and/or online Planning and running summer enrichment clubs (e.g., Chess Club, Art Club, Science Club), in-person and/or online Supporting Site Staff in monitoring programs and …
Posted: February 8, 2023 by Amanda Brown
Winter 2023 Newsletter – See what we have been up to!
Get the latest scoop on New Haven Reads and read about all the amazing things we are doing! Winter 2023
Posted: February 7, 2023 by Amanda Brown
Volunteers Needed at New Haven Reads
Volunteers are the heart and soul of New Haven Reads, and we are currently accepting new applications. New Haven Reads is in need of volunteers to tutor our growing number of students. If you have been thinking about making a difference in our community, now is a great time! Tutor our students and make an …
Posted: January 13, 2023 by Amanda Brown
Team Spotlight: Book Bank
The Book Bank is a unique resource that is neither a library nor a bookstore. Rather, all of our gently used books are free, and they may be kept and enjoyed for years to come. Each year we give out close to 100,000 books. First-time visitors to the Book Bank will find hundreds of children’s …
Posted: December 3, 2022 by Amanda Brown
What an amazing night!
We had an amazing evening at our Tell Me Why It Works: The Science Behind Reading panel discussion. There were 150 people in the audience at Barack Obama Magnet University School while over 300 watched the livestream. Our panelists included Emily Hanford, Dr. Kymyona Burke, Dr. Tamu Lucero, Amy Dowell, and Amy Stockton. Our moderator …
Posted: November 17, 2022 by Amanda Brown
New Haven Reads opens a new, fourth location: Bishop Woods School!
We are so excited to announce that we have opened a new location as part of the after-school program at Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School in New Haven! We are starting this program by welcoming 12 students twice a week and we will double the program to 24 students over four days beginning …
Posted: August 15, 2022 by Amanda Brown
Intern Spotlight: Lizz Ladd
Name: Lizz LaddHometown: West Hartford, CTCollege and Major: Loyola Marymount University, BA Recording ArtsTutor Site: WillowClubs: Math Club, Performing Arts ClubFavorite Childhood Book: Good Dog, Carl I first learned about New Haven Reads during a gap year serving with AmeriCorps. I came to the book bank to get books for the school I was serving …
Posted: August 9, 2022 by Amanda Brown
Intern Spotlight: Sara Penn
Name: Sara Penn Hometown: New Haven, CT College and Major: Albertus Magnus College, Class of 2023; Sociology Tutor Site: Science Park Clubs: Math, Arts & Crafts, Performing Arts Favorite Children’s Book: The Divergent Series I was familiar with New Haven Reads before I started this internship. I volunteered at New Haven Reads during my senior …
Posted: July 28, 2022 by Amanda Brown
Top 5 Picture Books to Read With Young Readers This Summer
By Lizz Ladd