This guide was developed to support reading programs and reading tutors in their work to accomplish the major goal of the America Reads Challenge: To ensure that every child can read independently and well by the end of third grade.

The guide includes current research-based information on such topics as:

• How most children learn to read
• How tutors can support young readers
• How to involve families
• How to build community partnerships
• How to develop a tutoring program

The guide is available in sections in PDF format for download. You will need the free Adobe Reader software to view and print these documents.

Download the guide:

• Introduction (PDF)
• Chapters 1–2 (PDF)
• Chapter 3 (PDF)
• Chapter 4 (PDF)
• Chapter 5 (PDF)
• Chapter 6 (PDF)
• References and Appendices (PDF)