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Attention RIF Coordinators 
Congressional leaders are back in session and still working to finalize the FY09 budget. Kick-off your school year by organizing a children's letter writing campaign to let Congress know about the impact RIF has on your community. Get started today! 

RIF MapNEW! RIF Locator Map
Check out the new, interactive RIF Locator Map, sponsored by Macy's. Learn state-by-state facts about RIF’s network of more than 20,000 program sites and over 40,000 volunteers. 

2008 VOYA Winners
RIF proudly announces its 2008 Anne Hazard Richardson RIF Volunteer of the Year Award winners. Presented by The Coca-Cola Company, VOYA recognizes outstanding RIF coordinators for their dedication and service.

Free, Bilingual Activity Book Have fun reading and writing with preschool-age children with Our Book By Us!/Nuestro Libro ¡Hecho Por Nosotros! Created with award-winning author and illustrator Peter H. Reynolds, this book encourages children to read, write, listen, and talk. Download for free! 

RIF's 2008 Back-to-School Guide
Booklists, tips, and more! RIF has plenty of ways to get families and educators into the back-to-school groove. This year's guide features expert advice from Dr. Twila Liggett, founder of the Emmy award-winning TV series, Reading Rainbow.

Nestlé Very Best in Youth 2009
Do you know an outstanding teenager? The Nestlé Very Best in Youth program recognizes teens who excel in their school and community. Winners attend an awards ceremony in Los Angeles and are profiled in a book. Nestlé will also donate $1,000 in the name of each winner to the charity of his or her choice. Learn more.



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Reading Is Fundamental, Inc. (RIF), founded in 1966, motivates children to read by working with them, their parents, and community members to make reading a fun and beneficial part of everyday life. RIF's highest priority is reaching underserved children from birth to age 8. Through community volunteers in every state and U.S. territory, RIF provides 4.6 million children with 16 million new, free books and literacy resources each year.  

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