Everybody Loves “Popcorn Kernels”
Pittsburgh Ready reflects Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s mission to engage preschool youth meaningfully and develop innovative opportunities for professional growth. If Pittsburgh Ready had a theme song, it would be “Popcorn Kernels”!
Introducing Pittsburgh Ready! Ready for what?? Ready to read and succeed!
Preparing children to read and succeed is a big job! Pittsburgh Ready brings together a strong team designed to help young children grow into successful readers.
PA One Book 2019
For the past 14 years, Pennsylvania has celebrated the importance of early literacy development in young children through its One Book, Every Young Child initiative. The One Book program encourages families to bond through books and reading while engaging children in conversation and other activities around books. It also highlights the importance of reading early and often to young children.
Building with Malcolm, the Future Architect
This story provides six tips for reading volunteers to inspire children to use reading as a tool to build their dreams.