CEF Read Across Connecticut
helping to spread the joy of reading

Read Across Connecticut is a Connecticut Education Foundation (CEF) initiative designed to inspire a love of reading while promoting unity, inclusiveness, and diversity in classrooms across the state. Through engaging resources and real-world role models, the program encourages students of all ages to see reading as a powerful tool for learning, creativity, and personal growth.
Developed in alignment with Read Across America celebrations, Read Across Connecticut provides educators with ready-to-use, inclusive literacy materials that connect reading to representation, perseverance, and joyful learning experiences both in and beyond the classroom.
Resources for Every Reader
Read Across Connecticut offers grade-specific literacy resources for elementary, middle, and high school students, along with printable classroom materials to support reading celebrations. Educators can explore curated book lists, activities, and tools designed to make reading engaging and accessible for all learners.
Support Read Across Connecticut
Donations help expand literacy resources, classroom materials, and programming that promote joyful, inclusive reading experiences for students across Connecticut
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