Family Resources

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Find Books, Events, and More

Find resources for your family from SitStayRead.

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Join our next Family Literary Event

Find our next event at a Chicago Public Library location near you, or other fun events, on our event calendar.

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Read-a-Palooza

Celebrate a year of reading and joy with our community at our next Read-a-Palooza celebration! All are welcome, and the event will include pet-related experts, book giveaways, reading performances, and more. 

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Read-Aloud Video Series

Watch a read-aloud with one of our volunteers, staff, or board members in our video series. If you have a printer, you can also find our downloadable worksheets to go along with each reading. 

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SitStayRead Published Books 

We don’t just read books — sometimes we write them too! Find and purchase our line of books written in partnership with Chicago’s very own J.B. Blankenship, based on stories from SitStayRead students. 

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Join Us at Bark-n-Ball! 

Join Chicago’s most joyful dog-friendly fundraiser supporting children’s literacy — filled with music, food, community, and plenty of wagging tails.

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Meet the Dogs of SitStayRead

Curious to learn more about our Certified Reading Assistance Dogs? 

SitStayRead is proud to introduce you to some of the extraordinary Certified Reading Assistance Dogs that volunteer with us with our new Dog Stories series.

Meet the Dogs

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Help Chicago Students Become Confident Readers

When young students build strong literacy skills early, their confidence grows– in the classroom and beyond. Help support Chicago early literacy programs by donating or becoming a volunteer.

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