Preface Project

Spooky season calls for a good book! 👻 What’s your favorite Halloween or fall-themed children’s book? Share your favorite with us below!

When children build strong reading skills early, they build confidence, independence, and a foundation for future learning. That’s why early childhood literacy matters!

The mission comes first! Our leadership team is entirely made up of volunteers. Every hour, idea, and effort is given because we believe in giving the children in our community the support they need to thrive.

What your support makes possible: Just $10 a month can fund one year of tutoring for a young reader. Your support gives students the consistent tutoring, mentorship, and resources they need to grow into confident readers. secure.givelively.org/donate…

After just 10 weeks with Preface, young students are going from functionally illiterate to reading at or above grade level, and we couldn't be more thrilled! 🎊prefaceproject.org/

Hello, October! New month, new opportunities for students to grow as readers. We’re excited for another month of creating opportunity through education and early childhood literacy.

Meet Julianne, a teacher at Monaview Elementary in Greenville County Schools! 🩵 “My favorite thing about teaching is watching my students make meaningful connections, grow academically, and develop a genuine love of learning as their confidence and understanding grow.”

First, children learn to read. Then, they read to learn. For students in our program, that journey can mean going from functional illiteracy to reading at or above grade level over the course of our program! Learn more: prefaceproject.org/

Today, we’re celebrating the power of early childhood literacy & the amazing people who help children build that all-important foundation. At Preface, we bring together elementary students, high school mentors, educators, & communities to help young readers thrive.

What can $25 make possible? For a young reader, it can be a stronger start. Your donation helps jump-start childhood literacy by connecting elementary students with books, support, & high school mentors to build the foundation for learning success. secure.givelively.org/donate…

Reading just one picture book a day aloud to a child exposes them to approximately 78,000 words in a year! prefaceproject.org

School is back in session! 🏫 What's one book you remember reading in elementary school? Tell us in the comments. We'd love to see which stories stood the test of time. #backtoschool

Preface supports young readers from diverse backgrounds through literacy mentorship, including multilingual students. By connecting students with mentors who understand their experiences and languages, we make reading more engaging and accessible for every learner. 🩵

Creating stronger readers takes a community. Whether you volunteer, donate, or share our mission, you make a difference. Help us empower more young readers. Get involved: prefaceproject.org/get-invol…

We’re excited to share that @Primerica Foundation has awarded The Preface Project another grant to support our literacy work across Georgia!  Primerica helps middle-income families learn the principles of personal finance, reduce consumer debt, invest, & plan for the unexpected.

As students head back into the classroom, we're reminded that every new school year is filled with possibility. We're committed to helping children build the literacy skills and confidence they need to thrive in school and beyond. Wishing every student a successful school year!

Big things are ahead for Preface! We're trying something a little different. Instead of our traditional Annual Gala, we're taking the celebration on the road to connect with the people who make our mission possible. More details are coming soon, including the cities we’ll visit.

Reading is the foundation for lifelong learning, yet 70% of fourth-graders are unable to read proficiently. That's why The Preface Project is committed to helping young readers build the skills they need to succeed. fortune.com/2026/06/08/70-pe…

A good book can take you anywhere, from magical kingdoms to outer space, from the past to the future, and everywhere in between. No passport needed. 🌎

A child who can read proficiently by third grade is more likely to _________. What would you add?