Here you will find resources, templates and information to help promote and publicize your book celebration events and create fun and excitement among the students and volunteers participating in your RIF programs.

Resources to help secure funding support for local literacy activities is one of the most frequent requests the RIF team receives. We provide a Fundraising is Fundamental guide and related resources to suggest strategies and provide sample messaging to help you get you started raising money.

RIF programs are a success because of the many volunteers that make them possible. Here you will find a Volunteer Guide and related resources that will provide ideas and insights into how to find volunteers, types of jobs that volunteers can support, and even how to thank and recognize volunteers.

RIF has developed a series of Quick Guides to provide at-a-glance overviews and how-to’s. Take a look at tips for caregivers and educators across a broad spectrum of literacy topics, more in-depth guides to support program implementation as well as RIF’s comprehensive Read-Aloud Guide with tips on reading aloud for all age ranges.

RIF hosts webinars throughout the year across various topics to support our partners with relevant resources and educational materials ranging from how to apply for a matching grant, implementing a successful Books for Ownership program, to how to do a read aloud. All RIF webinars are archived for your continued use.

One of the values of the RIF community is the opportunity to learn from one another about what is working. Take a look at activities from RIF program sites from across the country to find new ideas and tips for your next book celebration event. Want to share your latest RIF program success?  Send us a short anecdote, photos or video at literacynetwork@rif.org.