Community-Based Literacy
Make Way for Books Community-Based Literacy programs serve families in community in locations they already frequent, helping to make books and programming available for the many children and families who do not have access to preschool or childcare.
Make Way for Books for Babies and Toddlers
We partner with home visitation agencies to provide essential information on emergent literacy, infant brain development, and language-rich interactions to new parents. Home visitors receive professional development on topics ranging from language acquisition to effective ways to share books and stories.
Book Fiestas
We offer Book Fiestas at community events throughout Tucson and southern Arizona. We hold an interactive story performance and hand out free books to attending children. Book Fiestas promote a culture of literacy in the community and help children and families get excited about books and reading.
Book M.A.G.I.C. (Making a Giant Impact on Children)
We partner with parent education programs to provide families with information on ways to foster their child’s early literacy development throughout simple daily routines. Parent educators receive professional development on language acquisition, emergent literacy, and emergent writing, as well as the Book M.A.G.I.C. curriculum, books, and implementer kit,including bilingual parent education resources.