Read to Grow not only provides free books, but can serve as your resource for the most up to date information on pre-literacy, literacy, and early childhood development. Our book lists, resources, research and information are updated regularly to provide you with a one-stop-shop for all your early childhood development and literacy needs.

Read to Grow provides free new and gently used books for Connecticut children in need, from birth right through middle school age. Books are requested by application.

At this time we are only able to provide free books for children living in Connecticut.

Read to Grow can help you choose developmentally appropriate books for your children, for the children in your care, and for the children served by your program.

Find out more about early literacy and language development and what you can do to help children learn.

Is your child inattentive, overactive and/or reading below grade level?

• Doctors are studying a medication for children who have the symptoms of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and/or dyslexia.

• Yale Center for the Study of Learning, Reading and Attention at Yale University offers free evaluations as part of a clinical research study for children between the ages of 10-16 years old. You will receive a comprehensive written report, recommendations, and monetary compensation.

• For detailed information regarding participation please call Karen at (203) 785-4641.
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