Illinois Reads

Illinois Reads Under the auspices of the Illinois Reading Council, ILLINOIS READS will be a yearly statewide project to promote reading for all Illinois citizens.

About ILLINOIS READS

Under the auspices of the Illinois Reading Council, ILLINOIS READS will be a yearly statewide project to promote reading for all Illinois citizens. Beginning with read aloud books for babies, 6 books will be selected for each additional age band through adult readers. A variety of topics and themes will be chosen for each age band. The work of Illinois authors will be especi

ally highlighted. There will be a mix of hard covers and paperbacks, with several Spanish-language titles and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)-related books and the work of Illinois authors will be especially highlighted. Working with the Illinois State Library, State Librarian, Jesse White, is the Honorary Chair. The Illinois Reads will focus on reading at home and in the classroom. Illinois Reads will also emphasize summer reading as a way to not only bring the family closer together but also to combat what is known as “summer learning loss” in children. Residents from Rockford to Carbondale and from Quincy to Danville will be able to partake in Family Literacy Nights sponsored by their local IRC chapters. As part of Illinois Reads, which will culminate in a statewide celebration of literacy during Secretary White’s Family Reading Night in November, classrooms, public and school libraries, community groups, and community bookstores throughout the state will feature the titles of 36 books in six separate age groupings. Please watch the Illinois Reads website for more information to be posted or consider becoming an Illinois Reads Ambassador today!

Look for IRC and the Illinois Reads Authors at the State Fair from August 14-23, 2026 in the Secretary of State Tent whe...
07/30/2026

Look for IRC and the Illinois Reads Authors at the State Fair from August 14-23, 2026 in the Secretary of State Tent where you can also skip your next DMV Trip! Find out more at https://share.google//sNr7OUJc4r2Hk0mCR

04/24/2026

It’s tomorrow! Authors + Readers + Books = An amazing day on April 25th at the Illinois Reads and Young Authors Book Festival from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Tinley Park High School! Don’t miss this amazing day of fun!

04/23/2026

Are you ready? The Illinois Reads and Young Authors Book Festival is just a few days away! Join IRC on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Tinley Park High School!

04/17/2026

The countdown begins! Join IRC at the Illinois Reads and Young Authors Book Festival on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at Tinley Park High School! Don’t miss this amazing event!

04/08/2026

Meet the Illinois Reads Authors! So Many Amazing Books! Hear them live at the Book Festival!

03/29/2026
Join IRC at the 2026 Illinois Reads and Young Authors Book Festival!Plan now to bring your families, students, and all b...
03/29/2026

Join IRC at the 2026 Illinois Reads and Young Authors Book Festival!

Plan now to bring your families, students, and all book lovers to this fun and free event. Authors will be present. Bring your books and have them signed at this event! Books will also be available for purchase from Anderson’s Bookshops.

Visit our website for more information at https://illinoisreads.org/

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1100 Beech Street, Building 8, Suite 2
Normal, IL
61761

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+13094541341

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