Help LRSD students build their home libraries!

We're working to send 10 student-selected books home with every elementary student this summer—ensuring they have access to books that inspire a lifelong love of reading! No donation is too big or too small—every bit helps!

Donate today: www.arcf.org/lrsdpromise

or Mail a check to:

The Arkansas Community Foundation
5 Allied Drive, Suite 51110, Building 5, 11th Floor
Little Rock, AR 72202

(Memo: "LRSD Promise for the Future Fund")

Together, we can make a difference—one book at a time!

The Little Rock School District and the City of Little Rock are partnering to ignite a culture of reading among our young people through the citywide initiative,  Reading in the Rock.  We want every child to have the support, resources, and encouragement needed to become a lifelong reader. Early reading skills lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning, confidence, and opportunity. When children become proficient readers, they unlock doors to future success in school, careers, and beyond. However, they can’t do it alone—they need YOU!

In collaboration with Scholastic Education, this initiative is designed to bring together schools, families, businesses, and community organizations to ensure that every child in Little Rock has access to books, engaging literacy experiences, and the encouragement to build strong reading habits that last a lifetime.

Reading in the Rock officially kicked off Wednesday, March 19, 2025, following an initial introduction by Dr. Jermall Wright during the State of the District Address on Tuesday, March 18.

Through the partnership with Scholastic, students will receive:

• A Spring Break Reading Take-Home Pack with books and activities to begin building their library. Each pack includes engaging books, reading and writing activities, and tips to maximize your child’s reading opportunities. 

• A Reading Tip Guide for parents to read to their children and encourage them to read.

• A Reading Log for your child to complete over Spring Break to celebrate the joy of reading and earn a chance to win prizes.

Our vision is to develop a culture of reading by focusing on three key goals: helping students develop lifelong reading habits, increasing access to books, and engaging families and the community in literacy efforts. By achieving these goals, we will see two transformative outcomes: promoting the joy of reading in children and ensuring that 3rd graders meet grade-level reading proficiency. Reading in the Rock will empower the entire community to play a role in improving literacy through book drives, reading challenges, mentorship programs, and citywide events. Whether you are a parent, educator, volunteer, or business leader, you can make a difference—because when we invest in reading, we invest in the future of Little Rock’s children.  Click here to Take the Pledge and join Reading in the Rock!

*Get Involved Today!

We're working to send student-selected books home with every elementary student this summer—ensuring they have access to books that inspire a lifelong love of reading! No donation is too big or too small—every bit helps!

💙 Donate today: www.arcf.org/lrsdpromise

✉️ Mail a check to:
The Arkansas Community Foundation
5 Allied Drive, Suite 51110, Building 5, 11th Floor
Little Rock, AR 72202
(Memo: "LRSD Promise for the Future Fund")

📖 Together, we can make a difference—one book at a time!