Start Reading Now

Helping kids create a culture of reading and learning for life, 10 books at a time.

[Hennepin County Library @hclib]

Explore the latest exhibit at Minneapolis Central Library's Cargill Gallery, on display through July 27.

"Our Souls Shine Bright" by ROHO Collective features paintings, drawings, sculpture, and photography. https://t.co/suUlLHsOP1

[Atomic Data @AtomicData]

It's @StartReadingNow book fair season! The smiles bring us so much joy.

We're also thrilled to report that more than $15,000 has been raised for Start Reading Now in Jim Wolford's memory. A heartfelt thank you to all donors and supporters!!

[Kevin Terrell @terrellissimo]

1/3 Sadly I learned today that Jim Wolford, CEO of @AtomicData, has passed away. Jim was a great friend of my non-profit @StartReadingMPS, and many other philanthropic organizations. https://t.co/0enSKWUs0P

[Literati @literati]

We are excited to announce our partnership with @StartReadingMPS! With their help, we will bring free book fairs to over 20 schools in Minneapolis this year. Learn more about our partnership here: https://t.co/5J8z08dhXj.

[Start Reading Now @StartReadingMPS]

Calling all volunteers! 🤩🥳📚✨
Book fair sign-ups are live on the website!
https://t.co/G8Y4vprLP7

[Start Reading Now @StartReadingMPS]

For #GTMD22 we need to raise $10,000 to serve two new schools in north Minneapolis.
Your gift of $50 will provide 10 free books to children in Minneapolis schools, enabling them to build their very own library and fight the 'summer slide'.

https://t.co/7kk0TEloXN

[Grace Lin @pacylin]

Happy Monday! 🎃 This week’s #kidsaskauthorspodcast episode features author Kelly Jones answering a fantastic kid question about where she gets her writing inspiration! Hear the interview and check out a kid book review on https://t.co/0kYoeK9ZbK! #kidlit

[Start Reading Now @StartReadingMPS]

Thank you #PassionCollective for featuring Lauren and our literacy work in your Passion Stories! 💜✨📚https://t.co/C7WD6MSwjh

[Start Reading Now @StartReadingMPS]

Our book fairs are back in person and we need your help! Book fair volunteers will help kids choose their 10 free books, run the registers, and assist with setup and breakdown. Choose a school and signup here: https://t.co/G8Y4vprLP7 ✨📚

[Mary Pope Osborne @MaryPopeOsborne]

I’m excited to share Jack and Annie’s newest adventure: Sunlight on the Snow Leopard, the 64th book in my MTH series!
Enjoy this adventure in Nepal & learning about snow leopards which are one of the most mysterious & hard-to-find animals on earth.
#newbook #snowleopard #kidlit

[Helping Kids Rise™ @HelpingKidsRise]

Gorgeous cover for a beautiful book. Congrats to @JackieWoodson and @rafaellopezart The Year We Learned to Fly is out today!

[Start Reading Now @StartReadingMPS]

We did it! Thanks to many generous donors, we were able to meet our goal and raise $5,000! 🥳
And thanks to the @AtomicData match, we raised a total of $10,000 for kids in need of books to read!
Three cheers for helping us create more #booklovers ❤📚❤

[Start Reading Now @StartReadingMPS]

📚✨ GOOD NEWS! ✨📚
We're extending the @AtomicData donation match through Sunday, Dec 5! Donate today and double your impact ❤️
https://t.co/7kk0TEkR8f

[Start Reading Now @StartReadingMPS]

We love supporting local book stores when we can. Especially @wildrumpusbooks! Thanks for being such a gem in the Minneapolis literacy community ❤️📚✨

[Wild Rumpus Books @wildrumpusbooks]

Holidays are here! Looking for a way to celebrate or a present to give? Then come on in and check out our awesome display tables and peruse our Buyers Guide for ideas! Not seeing your book in our store but don’t have enough time to order it in before seeing that loved one?

[Start Reading Now @StartReadingMPS]

It's the final day to DOUBLE your donation!!? So far we've raised a total of $1200 which has been graciously matched by @AtomicData to bring us a to a total of $2400! 🥳📚📚📚

Help us max out the match at $5000 - only $3800 to go and every dollar helps! ❤️https://t.co/7kk0TEkR8f

[Start Reading Now @StartReadingMPS]

Hip Hip Hooray! It's #GivingTuesday ❤
Help us raise $5000 for kids who need books! The best part? Our longtime sponsor @AtomicData has generously agreed to match our goal and get us to a total of $10,000 for new books. ✨🥳📚
https://t.co/7kk0TEkR8f

[Start Reading Now @StartReadingMPS]

Happy to announce we have a stellar new board member at Start Reading Now! Thanks to Cammy and Integrated Equity Management for your continued financial and volunteer support!
❤✨😄📚✨❤

https://t.co/l4VFzC4m1p

[Start Reading Now @StartReadingMPS]

@levarburton Happy Monday!! We're hoping to speak to you about a speaking/reading opportunity for our nonprofit. We donate 10 books a year to Minneapolis kids on free and reduced lunch programs. Any way we can get 5 minutes of your (or your agent's) time?

[Start Reading Now @StartReadingMPS]

We are so grateful to @AtomicData for their constant support over the years - not only financially, but also with the happiest and hardest working volunteers.😊We couldn't have asked for better leadership to take us into 2021 and beyond! https://t.co/HIpI5zXBI6