Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy

Empowering every American adult to navigate the world with dignity. "Literacy is everybody's business. Period." —First Lady Barbara Bush

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For 36 years, the Barbara Bush Foundation has supported family literacy programs nationwide, cementing our founder's legacy as the First Lady of Literacy. That legacy will now be carried on through the Barbara Bush Fund for Family Literacy. Follow @BushFdn for updates.

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Our Florida Celebration of Reading is in the books! Thank you to our bestselling authors, special guests, friends, and sponsors for joining us to celebrate reading and the legacy of Barbara Bush! https://t.co/E4ooPKnQEe
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As part of our Barbara Bush Centennial celebration, we launched a special initiative in partnership with @MDPLS Coral Gables Branch Library! Local parents, caregivers, and children gathered for a story time centered around our new Literacy Explorer Kits.

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This Black History Month, be sure to check out this wonderful collection of must-read children's books, courtesy of @HarperCollins: https://t.co/KjCnMlrIMQ

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Happy Presidents' Day from the Barbara Bush Foundation!

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Happy Valentine's Day to you and your loved ones.

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Only two weeks until our Florida Celebration of Reading! If you’re in South Florida, we hope you’ll join us for an evening with special guests, including bestselling authors Coco Mellors and Jessica Soffer. Learn more at https://t.co/NZdfd8SRFy

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Hut, hut, hike! We hope everyone has a fun Super Bowl Sunday!

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Students in our reading mentoring programs make literacy gains at three times the rate of their peers. Together, we can help ensure that more children have the literacy skills they need to create a future that has no limits. Make a tax-deductible gift at https://t.co/PgVkmG2yBH

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This National Mentoring Month, student athletes from @UF paid a visit to a ReadSquad program in @AlachuaSchools, where they helped younger students boost their reading skills. Thank you, @Fl_Victorious!
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We're delighted to announce that authors Coco Mellors and Jessica Soffer will join us at our Florida Celebration of Reading next month in Miami. Learn more or register at https://t.co/NZdfd8SjQ0
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In this wonderful article from @people, Jenna Bush Hager discusses her popular book club, Read with Jenna, and how her grandmother, Barbara Bush, fostered a love of reading in her from a young age. Check it out here: https://t.co/v2YZybhI5r

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Today we honor the life and legacy of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We remain inspired by his courage and dedication to bettering the lives of others.

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Did you know that January is National Mentoring Month? We are so proud of our ReadSquad mentors, who volunteer their time to help elementary schoolers improve their reading skills and confidence. Learn more about this reading mentoring program here! https://t.co/ZLECHuCxk4

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Are you a literacy educator? Then check out the latest issue of Educator Edition! We're excited to provide updates on our reading mentoring programs and share the new learner texts you can find in ReadLife Bookshelf, a free digital book collection. https://t.co/VBVZJke6Y1

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On this day in 1945, Barbara Pierce married George H.W. Bush. Today, we celebrate the 80th anniversary of their wedding and the lasting impact these two had on this country.

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Happy New Year! We're grateful for your support and we look forward to continuing our work together to build a more literate America in 2025.

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We join the world in mourning the passing of President Jimmy Carter. He leaves behind an incredible legacy of service that will continue to inspire us all for years to come. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at the difficult time.

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With a donation to the Barbara Bush Foundation, you can help create new opportunities for families and communities across the country. There is still time to make a tax-deductible gift this year — help us build a more literate America by donating today at https://t.co/PgVkmG36rf

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Happy Hanukkah! Enjoy the Festival of Lights!