We are excited to share that we will be working along with New Haven Public Schools and several other local organizations to help pilot the New Haven Tutoring Initiative. NHR will be providing the literacy education training, similar to our one-on-one tutoring, In addition to New Haven Reads, LEAP, the Boys and Girls Club, Horizons …
Posted: May 19, 2023 by Amanda Brown
New Haven Reads is hiring!
The Literacy and Math Tutoring Initiative is a city-wide effort to improve literacy and math skills in students from all across New Haven. United Way and New Haven Reads (NHR) have been awarded the opportunity of supporting participating after school organizations that wish to provide the literacy tutoring to their children in a two-year initiative. …
Posted: May 17, 2023 by Amanda Brown
New Haven Tutoring Initiative
We are excited to share that we will be working along with New Haven Public Schools and several other local organizations to help pilot the New Haven Tutoring Initiative. NHR will be providing the literacy education training, similar to our one-on-one tutoring, In addition to New Haven Reads, LEAP, the Boys and Girls Club, Horizons …
Posted: May 15, 2023 by Amanda Brown
We need your help!
New Haven Reads has a lot of community events coming up where we will be handing out books. We would like to make sure that every child that wants a book will be able to take one home. If you have any gently used children’s books that you would like to donate, please email books@newhavenreads.org …
Posted: May 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: April 13, 2023 by Amanda Brown
Our anniversary event was “One for the Books!”
Our New Haven Reads 20th anniversary celebration certainly was “One for the Books!” We welcomed 250 attendees to Bear’s Smokehouse Barbecue in New Haven and enjoyed dinner, drinks, and music by FaTE Band! It was a wonderful celebration of over twenty years of sharing the joy and power of reading. We have now served over …
Posted: April 12, 2023 by Amanda Brown
The Benefits of Reading Regularly to Children
Reading is beneficial for individuals of all ages, especially young children. In fact, a report by the Early Childhood Learning and Knowledge Center found that even before children begin to talk, they need to hear language to support their brain development. One of the best ways parents can facilitate this process is by reading a …
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: 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 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. …