Our Vision

Literacy is part of the fabric of who we are. We make purposeful data driven investments in the future of our city.

Our Mission

#NewarkReads will provide residents with multi-dimensional approaches to develop their reading, writing, listening and thinking skills to fully engage culturally, socially, and economically in our city.

How Can I Help?

You can help #NewarkReads promote and achieve literacy in a variety of ways. Your resources, whether they are time, money or support are valued and will help those we serve for years to come. Contact us at 973-xxx-xxxx or nwkliteracy@ci.newark.nj.us to see how you can help.

Make a Donation  

Your tax-deductible donation will provide literacy services to adults, children and families who are working to achieve a better life by improving their literacy skills.

Attend an Event

Join us in support of literacy at #NewarkReads, Mayor’s Book Club, Newark Public Library, and our partners’ events.

Volunteer

Volunteer to distribute books at our Safe Summer Reading Book giveaways.

Become a literacy coach.

Link your Organization

Become an associate member of #NewarkReads.

Join the Mayor’s Book Club

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