There are many different ways you can help Read to Grow share its mission and its programs; some only require a minute or two of your time!

Read to Grow maintains Facebook and Twitter accounts.

• Visit us on Facebook www.facebook.com/Read2GrowCT, like our page, then share it on your wall and ask your friends to like it too! We post literacy tips, fun facts, and family activities daily.

• Follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/ReadtoGrow_CT. Each day we share literacy information, the latest in research, and free family activities going on around the state, retweet our posts!

Invite Read to Grow personnel to speak at your community group or business. Read to Grow has staff and volunteers available to meet with volunteer groups, civic organizations, schools, parent groups, businesses, etc. We are more than happy to present our program at any location throughout Connecticut.

Education reform is a hot topic at both the State and Federal levels. Now is the time to voice your opinion and join the conversation! According to J. Heckman in an article in the American Educator, “Every dollar invested in high-quality early childhood education produces a 7 to 10 percent per annum return on investment.” Let your voice be heard, and write to the editor of you local papers and tell them why early literacy and Read to Grow are so important to the future success of Connecticut children.