In the 608: Donate to the Madison Reading Project today
The Madison Reading Project has launched its third annual Community Book Drive to fill the homes of children with new books this holiday season.
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In the 608: How to help the Madison Reading Project this holiday season
MADISON, Wis. - The Madison Reading Project is gearing up for one of the area's biggest book drives beginning Thursday, November 10th. The…
6 ways to give back and get involved in November
Donate bikes, give away books or attend a nonprofit and volunteer fair this holiday season.
Looking to volunteer in Madison? Donate bikes, give away books or attend a nonprofit and volunteer fair this holiday season.
Madison Reading Project's Books for Educators initiative underway
MADISON, Wis. -- The Madison Reading Project's Books for Educators initiative is underway just ahead of the start of the school year. Beginning Tuesday, teachers are able to…
Madison Reading Project celebrates donating 300,000 books
The Madison Reading Project gave away its 300,000th book and celebrated with a community reading with authors.
The Madison Reading Project gave away its 300,000th book and celebrated with a community reading with authors.
Madison Reading Project's "Read(y) to Wear" contest returns May 12
MADISON, Wis. -- The Madison Reading Project's "Read(y) to Wear" contest will return to the Majestic Theater on May 12. This paper dress and costume design competition features 10 teams of local students, artists and others showcasing their creations on…
Dane County families can now sign up for Dolly's 'Imagination Library'
The Madison Reading Project announced its new partnership this week
MADISON, Wis.-- Within 60 days, 30,000 kids could have one new book in their hands and dozens…
Madison Reading Project teams up with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
MADISON, Wis. -- Madison Reading Project is teaming up with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to bring free books to children around Dane County. Launched in 1995, the Imagination Library has mailed over 100 million free books to children in Australia,…
Madison Reading Project's Community Book Drive nears halfway point
MADISON, Wis. -- The Madison Reading Project is nearing the halfway point for its Community Book Drive and is just about halfway to its fundraising goal as…
Madison Reading Project sets goal of $40,000 & 20,000 books as holiday drive begins
MADISON, Wis.-- Is there anything better than waking up on Christmas morning to find a gift with your name on it underneath the tree? The Madison Reading Project is asking for your help to make that happen for thousands of…
Great Pumpkin Giveaway brings fun, money for Madison Reading Project
This was the 20th year of the event
FITCHBURG, Wis. -- For the 20th year, Oak Bank held its Great Pumpkin Giveaway in Fitchburg Saturday. Attendees could pick up a pumpkin in exchange for…
Pheasant Branch Conservancy teaching kids the importance of trees, books
Children got ice cream and a tour of a local forest
MIDDLETON, Wis. -- Local kids got a chance to eat ice cream and learn about trees Saturday, thanks to the Pheasant Branch Conservancy. Attendees were given…
The Madison Reading Project is offering teachers 25 brand-new, diverse books for their classrooms
How you can give or get books, today!
The Madison Reading Project says every donation makes a difference. More than 100 teachers have signed up so far: which means 2,500 books are already needed.
Madison Reading Project surpasses 100,000 children served, nears 200,000 books given
Virtual grand opening celebration is announced for May 26 and new public fundraiser is underway.
Despite a pandemic year, Madison Reading Project gave away as many books to area children in the past 18 months as it did its first six years combined.
Madison Reading Project needs help collecting children's books for Christmas
The local non-profit's goal is 10,000 books by Dec. 15
From the wizarding world of Harry Potter to the magic treehouse in Jack and Annie's backyard, the Madison Reading Project is hoping to give thousands of kids a much-needed escape this holiday season in the form of new books. But the local group needs your help to make that happen.
The Madison Reading Project's best children's books about racism for every age
Conversations about race and equality need to start early to be most effective.
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Madison Reading Project helps give kids books... for free!
Having books in the home is the single biggest indicator of academic success
March is National Reading Month across the country, and the Madison Reading Project says having books in the home is the single biggest indicator of academic success.
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