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Kids' Book Fest 2009
There was a lot of rhyme,
And all had a good time!
Thank you to Allison Usavage for photos.

Welcome!

illustration of children reading a book

Family Reading Partnership

The Family Reading Partnership, located in Ithaca, New York, is a coalition of organizations, individuals, schools, libraries and businesses that is working to create a "culture of literacy" by promoting family reading practices in the community and beyond.

Read-Along-Songs

Speech-Language Initiative

(For participating speech-language therapists only.)

What's New

Do You Have a Culture of Literacy?

...in your home?
...in your classroom?


Gifting a Book

The way you give a book as a gift to a child can make a lasting impression.


The Power of Words

Books and words have a huge impact on our lives. Read stories from community members about their own book experiences in the Power of Words column, originally published in the Ithaca Journal.

Great Ideas

New "Read to Me!" Banners

Calendar images were made into huge banners that hang in the Ithaca area.

2010 calendar cover

2010 "Read to Me!" Calendar still available!

Our seventh year of "reading together" images and read-aloud tips in a beautiful calendar!

Read Along Songs

Read-Along Songs

Our set of 6 books and a CD uses rhyming and rhythm to connect children and families with the joy of words and books.

"At Home with Books"

At Home with Books, by Katrina Morse

Written and illustrated by Katrina Morse, "At Home with Books," is a wonderful read-aloud book and includes read-aloud tips for parents!
Order a copy of "At Home with Books"

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