Nebraska Growing Readers

Nebraska Growing Readers provides access to books for children from birth to age five. We aim to cultivate an early love of books and encourage shared reading with our youngest children.

After a successful pilot period, NGR currently serves families in 5 Nebraska communities with plans to expand as funding allows.

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For Early Childhood Professionals

Nebraska Growing Readers provides free books to licensed home- and center-based providers to offer to their families. Find resources, activities, and book-related information that will help you promote shared reading with the children and families you serve.
For Families

Nebraska Growing Readers wants to promote shared reading for families and to help them build a library of home books. You'll find book suggestions, reading tips, and more here.
For Communities

Nebraska Growing Readers partners with communities to build more vibrant literacy landscapes through Community Book Gardens, Writers Workshops, and more. Learn about our community connections