Second grader, Domenico, is brand new to NHR. He is excited to meet new people, kind and always has a smile on his face. He tried his best with his workbook placement, brow furrowed in concentration. His literacy level is extremely low – he doesn’t know the difference between letter names and letter sounds. …
During this Thanksgiving season, we are grateful for our supporters. At New Haven Reads, we are creating a more equitable community where children can achieve their dreams and lifelong success through the power of reading. And, we need your support to do so! Ways to give to NHR this season By check made payable to New …
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 …
Do you, or someone you know, want to join the New Haven Reads team? We are looking for outstanding and committed candidates to support our high-quality programs.
To learn more about our open positions, click here.
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 …
Science Park is one of our four tutoring locations and is located at 5 Science Park, New Haven. We asked our Site Director and our Assistant Site Director to talk a little more about their site and what it NHR means to them. Jynnelle is our Site Director and spent …
THEY’RE BACK! ATTENTION TEACHERS: 2022-23 IN-PERSON field trips are here! New Haven Reads offers field trips for Pre-K through 5th grade classes in the Greater New Haven area. Students will have an opportunity to choose 5 free books to take home and hear a story…or a few! Spread the word — we look forward …
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 …
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: December 3, 2022 by Amanda Brown
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Posted: November 29, 2022 by Amanda Brown
Give the gift of reading!
Second grader, Domenico, is brand new to NHR. He is excited to meet new people, kind and always has a smile on his face. He tried his best with his workbook placement, brow furrowed in concentration. His literacy level is extremely low – he doesn’t know the difference between letter names and letter sounds. …
Posted: November 18, 2022 by Amanda Brown
Support New Haven Reads in this giving season!
During this Thanksgiving season, we are grateful for our supporters. At New Haven Reads, we are creating a more equitable community where children can achieve their dreams and lifelong success through the power of reading. And, we need your support to do so! Ways to give to NHR this season By check made payable to New …
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: October 13, 2022 by Amanda Brown
Learn More Here!
Do you, or someone you know, want to join the New Haven Reads team? We are looking for outstanding and committed candidates to support our high-quality programs.
To learn more about our open positions, click here.
Posted: September 20, 2022 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: September 17, 2022 by Amanda Brown
Site Spotlight: Science Park
Science Park is one of our four tutoring locations and is located at 5 Science Park, New Haven. We asked our Site Director and our Assistant Site Director to talk a little more about their site and what it NHR means to them. Jynnelle is our Site Director and spent …
Posted: September 14, 2022 by Amanda Brown
2022 – 2023 Field Trips
THEY’RE BACK! ATTENTION TEACHERS: 2022-23 IN-PERSON field trips are here! New Haven Reads offers field trips for Pre-K through 5th grade classes in the Greater New Haven area. Students will have an opportunity to choose 5 free books to take home and hear a story…or a few! Spread the word — we look forward …
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 …