Florida’s free reading program that delivers books and resources to eligible VPK-5th grade students. ➡️ Tag @NewWorldsFL for the chance to be featured!The New Worlds Reading Initiative strives to improve literacy among Florida students by providing families with the tools to read and grow at home. New Worlds Reading’s books and activities support…

Core values

- **Literacy Improvement**: The program aims to help approximately half a million Florida K-5 students read on grade level, which is a significant societal need given the importance of literacy in educational and lifelong success[1][5].
- **Increased Reading Confidence and Practices**: The initiative has led to significant increases in children reading more often and more confidently, with over 86% of caregivers reporting their children are reading more frequently and confidently since enrolling[2].
- **Family Engagement**: It fosters more time spent reading between caregivers and children, enhancing family bonding and home literacy practices. Over 83% of surveyed caregivers reported spending more time reading with their children[2].
- **Academic Achievement**: Enrolled students have shown statistically significant gains in reading achievement, narrowing the gap with their peers who were not enrolled by up to 56%[2].
- **Community Partnerships**: The program extends its reach through partnerships with community organizations, ensuring more families have access to literacy resources and creating opportunities for local communities to come together around reading[4].