Philadelphia READS

The mission of Philadelphia READS is to provide access to books and community programs to
foster a love of reading and increase literacy in Philadelphia.

[Philadelphia READS @PhilaReads]

We are missing spending time with educators at our #BookBank, but are excited about the improvements we are already in the process of planning for next year! We are also loving all calls & emails about book donations. We need to get those shelves full again!
#CityOfReaders

[Philadelphia READS @PhilaReads]

Yesterday was the last day for #BookBank members to visit our Book Bank for the school year. We were so excited about how many teachers came in to get books for students during the summer! We are still accepting donations though! Emails us to donate.
#CityOfReaders #SummerReading

[Philadelphia READS @PhilaReads]

That’s a wrap! Today we concluded the 2019 #ReadingOlympics! These events require a ton of teamwork - we are thankful to the volunteers, Site Coordinators, Book Selection Committee, Coaches, & most importantly, the students! We are proud of all of their hard work!
#CityOfReaders

[Philadelphia READS @PhilaReads]

Book Bank Members: Please bring bags or boxes with you when visiting the Book Bank! We are so happy to see so many teachers getting their remaining books to send home with kids for the summer (but it has diminished our extra box supply)!
#BookBank #CityOfReaders

[Philadelphia READS @PhilaReads]

Gearing up for two more Reading Olympics competitions this week! We can’t wait to see all of our readers shine! 🥇📚🥇📚

#ReadingOlympics #CityOfReaders

[Philadelphia READS @PhilaReads]

"The #ReadingOlympics was a good way to connect with other friends who enjoy books as much as I do, it was a good way to meet new people who love books, & a good way to find new books!"
- Andrew, Philadelphia Performing Arts: A String Theory Charter School
#CityOfReaders

[Philadelphia READS @PhilaReads]

Another Reading Olympics another boomerang!

Round #1 of today’s competition is underway! Best of luck to today’s participants! 🥇📚🥇📚🥇

#ReadingOlympics #CityOfReaders

[Philadelphia READS @PhilaReads]

Competition #2 is in the books!! Congrats to all the teams that competed today @CCPedu Main Campus! We are so proud of all of your hard work! Job well done! 📚🥇📚🥇📚

#ReadingOlympics #CityOfReaders

[Philadelphia READS @PhilaReads]

Team work makes the dream work!

#ReadingOlympics #TeamWork #CityOfReaders

[Philadelphia READS @PhilaReads]

We've had over 35,000 books donated to our #BookBank this year! To everyone who has donated, please enjoy this adorable note from one of Ms. Leatherwood's students at Stephen Girard School.
Ms. Leatherwood, thanks for going the extra mile for your students!
#CityOfReaders

[Philadelphia READS @PhilaReads]

We are so proud of every student who participated in today's #ReadingOlympics competition. A volunteer said she was so impressed by the level of preparedness & confidence in all the teams that she wasn't sure she would be as skilled as these Middle Schoolers were!
#CityOfReaders

[Philadelphia READS @PhilaReads]

And so it begins! Reading Olympics 2019 is officially underway! We are so proud of all the teams (all 150 of them) competing this year!
#ReadingOlympics #CityOfReaders

[Philadelphia READS @PhilaReads]

We are celebrating the 100th anniversary of Children's Book Week here at the Jacoby #BookBank! Teachers are gearing up to send books home with their kids for summer. Help us keep these shelves full! Donate (https://t.co/AuZampLnsn) or host a drive!
#BookWeek100 #CityOfReaders

[Philadelphia READS @PhilaReads]

Amazing!! Looks like you’re working hard. We have a feeling it’s going to pay off in a few weeks. 🏅📚🏅📚

[SCH Libraries @SCHlibraries]

The @schacademy MS Boys Reading Olympics Team, the SCH Peaceful Poets, are preparing for the @PhilaReads city-wide competition on May 22nd at St. Joe's #SCHReads #PhilaReads #ReadingOlympics

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Want to have a fun morning like this #volunteer did? Volunteer for the #ReadingOlympics! We need volunteers for:
5/9 = CCP NE
5/17 = LaSalle U.
5/20 = Philly U./Jefferson
We promise you'll have a great time & you get a free t-shirt & breakfast! Register: https://t.co/yY2PCjEtOB

[Philadelphia READS @PhilaReads]

In honor of #WorldBookDay, why not put a book (or 2) in the hands of a local child by donating to the #BookBank or hold a Book Drive! Pass on the love of reading to a child in Philadelphia!
Books: https://t.co/tEYsfSR6LR or email us for our Book Drive Tool Kit!
#CityOfReaders

[Philadelphia READS @PhilaReads]

Happy Earth Day! We hope you found time to grab your favorite book, found some shade under a blooming tree and enjoyed reading on this amazing planet of ours!
#EarthDay #CityOfReaders

[Independence Blue Cross @IBX]

IBX executives and @PhilaReads students from the Sheppard Isaac School had a great time reading the unforgettable book, “If you give a Mouse a Cookie” during #NationalVolunteerWeek! 📚 💙 😊

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Reading Olympics Coaches the time has come... T-shirts are ready to be picked up and decorated for the competitions! Check your email for specific information regarding pick-up logistics. See you soon!
#ReadingOlympics #CityOfReaders

[Philadelphia READS @PhilaReads]

Have a few spare hours this Sat (from 12-3)? Spend them giving back! We need help bagging #ReadingOlympics t-shirts! We know it's not glamorous but the kids will appreciate it when they're decorating the shirts! Email [email protected] or call to let us know you're coming!