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“Reading is a passion of mine and it’s helped guide me through various stages of life. Books have influenced me emotionally, spiritually, and professionally and I hope Cleveland Reads brings that same love to all Clevelanders.
Boosting literacy is one way to improve outcomes in our community – from academic success to workforce development.”
Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb
Who We Are
A city that reads together grows together. That’s the purpose behind the Cleveland Reads Citywide Reading Challenge.
The goal is for the entire city to collectively read one million books and/or one million minutes in 2023. We’re encouraging all city residents to sign up online and to use the website throughout 2023 to log their books and the minutes they spend reading. Readers will win fabulous prizes and a lifetime of positive results.
Read. Log. Win.
The goal is for the entire city to collectively read one million books and/or one million minutes in 2023. We’re encouraging all city residents to sign up online and to use the website throughout 2023 to log their books and the minutes they spend reading. Readers will win fabulous prizes and a lifetime of positive results.
After you register, read at least 20 minutes of Reading a Day. That’s 1.8 million words a year!
Don’t forget to log your minutes on Beanstack to keep track of your progress.
Earn chances to win prizes for reading.
Three Easy Steps
After you’ve signed up for Cleveland READS, tell five friends & family five times about Cleveland READS News & Events. Please use the power of your influence to spread information about Cleveland READS. Whether it’s word-of-mouth, social media, e-mails, newsletters and more!
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Words from the Community
“Number one determinant of literacy for kids is whether they have books in their home.”
Felton Thomas, Jr.
Executive Director, CEO, Cleveland Public Library
“You know that I will go to any lengths to support family literacy, right? And if that means I have to write & self-publish books to inspire dads to read with their kids…well, I just published my third one: margaretbernstein.org“
Margaret Bernstein
Author and WKYC-TV Director of Advocacy & Community Initiatives
Reading is foundational to everything we do. Boosting literacy is one way towards improving outcomes in our community – from academic success to workforce development; from improved health outcomes to reduced crime. And you can make a difference.
Donations can be made through the Cleveland Public Library Foundation at cplfdn.org/donate. Indicate in the comments section that the gift is for Cleveland READS.
Amplify the reach of Cleveland Reads! As a corporate sponsor, you can help put books in the hands or more children, increase access to major events, and help spread the words about Cleveland READS!
Sign your organization up for the challenge!
What’s New?
Is your New Year resolution to read more in 2023? If so, join the Cleveland Reads citywide reading challenge! The goal is to collectively read one million books and/or one million minutes in 2023. All are welcome; however, Cleveland residents are strongly encouraged to participate in Cleveland Reads. Sign up TODAY at clevelandreads.com for a chance to win fabulous prizes such […]