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Children's Literacy Foundation

Creating literacy experiences that support success in life and learning for under-resourced children in New Hampshire and Vermont.

09/10/2026

Field report from CLiF Program Manager Cassie Willner:

"Jason Chin worked his magic (yet again) today at Berlin Elementary School for their Year of the Book kickoff. One student offered Jason this feedback: 'I really like your creative thinking!'

After Jason’s presentations, every student in grades preK–6 got to choose their first free book--one of eight they’ll take home this year, along with lots of fun events and literacy support for the school."

09/08/2026

We’re so excited to kick off the 2026-2027 CLiF Year of the Book program at two of our partner schools this week! On Wednesday, author and illustrator Jason Chin will visit Berlin Elementary School in Berlin, VT, and on Friday, author Carrie Kruck will visit Bristol Elementary School in Bristol, NH. Both events will include a book giveaway for students to pick out brand-new books to keep. 📚🥰

09/01/2026

NOW OPEN TO APPLICATIONS:

💫The Spark Grant provides $500 for a CLiF author/illustrator visit, giveaway books, classroom/library books, or family literacy event. The deadline to apply starts on Oct. 1, with rolling applications accepted the first of every month thereafter until available funds are spent.

💫The Literacy Enrichment Grant offers up to $1000 in funding for project-oriented or experiential learning opportunities that bring literacy to life. Think fun, flexible, and creative! Deadline to apply is Oct. 15.

💫The Early Childhood Literacy Grant targets our youngest readers ages 0-5 and funds family literacy events, new books, and flex funds for program designed projects. Deadline to apply is Oct. 15.

💫The Community Literacy Grant partners with community-based programs and early childhood centers to expand access to literacy outside of the classroom and create welcoming, literacy-rich environments for all. Deadline to apply is Oct. 15.

08/27/2026

Library cards > red cards.
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🚩 “Graphic novels aren’t real books.”
Comics, manga, graphic novels, audiobooks...they ALL count.

🚩“You can’t pick that book. Pick this one.”
When kids choose their own books, they're more likely to read for pleasure.

🚩“That book is too easy for you.”
It's not about levels. It's about enjoyment.

🚩“You already read that. Read something new!”
There's nothing wrong with revisiting old favorites.

🚩"You started it; now you have to finish it."
Not every book is a great fit! Reading shouldn't feel like a chore.

08/26/2026

In honor of National Dog Day: a gallery of just a few of our many Dog Man Books fans. 🐶👮📚

08/25/2026

The art of the thank-you note is not dead, and we have proof. Here are just a few of the frame-worthy notes we’ve received lately, and there are many more where these came from! Just one more reason to love what we do. 📬 🥰

08/20/2026

🧠✨From birth to age five, a child’s brain develops more rapidly than at any other stage in life. Sharing books and stories from infancy on helps young children build early literacy skills that support future learning success. It's never too soon to start!

08/19/2026

There's no such thing as too much Magic School Bus. 🪄🚌

08/18/2026

Fun fact: Children’s books contain 50 percent more rare or uncommon words than everyday conversation, TV, or radio. Reading helps kids build their vocabularies and teaches them to understand new words in context. 📚🧠✨

08/13/2026

It doesn't matter ✨WHAT✨ they read, it matters ✨THAT✨ they read. When kids choose their own books, they are more likely to read for pleasure!

Address

3579 Waterbury-Stowe Road
Waterbury Center, VT
05677

Telephone

+18022440944

Website

http://www.clifonline.org/

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