Inspire a child's next chapter.
Read content in: English
English Spanish Chinese(Simplified) Russian Vietnamese
Find programs near you
  • Baker County
  • Benton County
  • Clackamas County
  • Clatsop County
  • Coos County
  • Columbia County
  • Crook County
  • Curry County
  • Deschutes County
  • Douglas County
  • Gilliam County
  • Grant County
  • Harney County
  • Hood River County
  • Jackson County
  • Jefferson County
  • Josephine County
  • Klamath County
  • Lake County
  • Lane County
  • Lincoln County
  • Linn County
  • Marion County
  • Multnomah County
  • Polk County
  • Tillamook County
  • Umatilla County
  • Wallowa County
  • Wasco County
  • Washington County
  • Yamhill County
  • Main Office
Donate Volunteer
Programs
Resources
About Us
Support Us
Search Icon VOLUNTEER DONATE
MENU
CLOSE
Programs
Shared Reading Programs
One-to-One SMART Classroom SMART
Consulting
Consultation Modules Client Testimonials
Book Bank
Hours & Location Organize a Book Drive Volunteer A Story Like Mine Donate Books Donate
Programs Image
Resources
READING RESOURCES

BOOKS
SMART Book Award How We Select Books Books Q&A Inclusive Books at SMART Reading
EDUCATORS
How Do I get SMART Reading in my School?
VOLUNTEERS
Videos
FAMILIES

Resources Image
About
OVERVIEW
History Our Leadership Impact
EQUITY
Equity Q&A Equity Resources SMART Equity Report Statements
CAREERS

NEWSROOM
Press Releases Press Kit Newsletters
CONTACT US
Our Staff
FINANCIALS
Annual Reports IRS Form 990 Audited Financials
About Image
Support
DONATE
Corporate Partnership Ways to Give Fundraise for SMART
VOLUNTEER
New Volunteers Active Volunteers
EVENTS

Support Image
Read Site in: English
English Spanish Chinese(Simplified) Russian Vietnamese
FIND PROGRAMS NEAR YOU
SEARCH
Donate Volunteer
  • What We Do
    • Consulting
    • Reading Resources
    • Books
    • Stories
    • Impact
    • Overview
  • Get Involved
    • 30th Anniversary
    • COVID-19
    • Attend an event
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
  • Our Community
    • School Sponsors
    • Partners
    • Supporters
    • Families
    • Volunteer Resources
    • Educators
  • About Us
    • Newsroom
    • Financials
    • Careers
    • Local Offices
    • Equity
    • Leadership
    • History
  • Book Bank
    • Donate Books
    • A Story Like Mine
    • Volunteer
    • Organize a Book Drive
    • Hours & Location
    • Donate
  • En Español

books

Back to School Reading Tips + Book Recs

Book covers from a list of back-to-school books arranged on a white background

The start of school is right around the corner! A great way to get kids excited about school and motivated to learn is to make reading a fun… Read More ›

Tags: books, family resources, reading tips

Powell’s Summer Reading List

Books recommended by SMART on display at the Powell's Books in Beaverton.

We partnered with Powell’s Books on their Summer Reading Challenge! If you’re looking for books to pick up for your kids this summer, we’ve put together a list… Read More ›

Tags: books, reading activities

Top 25 Books in the SMART Program

Screenshot of the Top 25 Books post showing several covers of picture books with the title underneath.

Here’s a list of the top 25 books this year that kids in the SMART program love to read!

Tags: books

10 Kid-Approved Favorites for Young Readers

A row of children's chapter books on a shelf

At SMART Reading, our mission is to spark joy and opportunity through the magic of a shared book. Each child in our program receives 14 new books of… Read More ›

Tags: books

Lift, Touch, and Read: Active Books for Little Hands

Reposted from: Scholastic Parents

Parent reading a soft board book with a baby on the floor

Tags: books, family resources

Tips for Books that Help Ease Kindergarten Nervousness

Reposted from: Scholastic, Inc.

A child stands in front of a filled bookshelf with a vibrant all with children's book characters in the background

There are many ways you can prepare your child to face the challenges of entering kindergarten. Providing kindergarten-themed books is one of the most effective. Scholastic, Inc. provides… Read More ›

Tags: books, family resources

The Best Defense Against Bullying: Arming Your Kids With Stories

Reposted from: The Huffington Post

A young child looks out of a window

Pam Allyn, founder and executive director of LitWorld and LitLife, wrote an excellent blog entry about how books can help both bullies and their victims cope with life’s… Read More ›

Tags: books, family resources

Themed Children’s Book Lists from Reading Rockets

Reposted from: Reading Rockets

Black and white image of a child picking up a book from a bookshelf

Reading Rockets is a national multimedia literacy initiative offering information and resources on how young kids learn to read, why so many struggle, and how caring adults can… Read More ›

Tags: books

Don’t miss out.
Sign up to get the latest on SMART Reading and opportunities to create joy and spark magic with a shared book.
   Please leave this field empty
PROGRAMS
Shared Reading Programs The Children's Book Bank Donate Used Books in Portland Consulting
RESOURCES
Reading Resources About the Books Educators Volunteers Families
ABOUT US
Impact Equity Financials Newsroom Careers Contact Us
SUPPORT US
Donate Volunteer Programs Near You Events

101 SW Market St. Portland, OR 97201 | 877-598-4633 | TAX ID: 93-1051724

© 2023 SMART Reading
Follow Us