What We Do

Nebraska Growing Readers provides access to books for all children birth to age five, regardless of location within the state.

Before this decade ends, Nebraska Growing Readers aims to transform the literacy landscape of our state and aspires to cultivate a love of reading in communities by fostering an early love for books and shared reading.

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