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Clear eyes, full bookshelves 👓📚 
We teamed up with VSP Eyes of Hope to bring free eye exams, glasses, and books to nearly 75 students at Lazear Charter Academy, and expand our Books Kids Want to Read program to middle school libraries. Read all about it: https://bit.ly/OLCeyesofhope #oaklandreads
September 10, 2026 at 7:30 PM
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Summer is almost over, school is starting back up. Savor the last days of summer with one of these great summer reads!

You can find read-aloud guides for each of these titles here: https://www.oaklandreads.org/readingtown #summerreading #oaklandisareadingtown #oaklandreads
Green graphic reading 'Savor the last days of summer with these fun reads' and 'Reading is Joy,' with five book covers and the Oakland is a Reading Town logo. Paletero Man by Lucky Diaz, illustrated by Micah Player, for ages 4 to 8, and the Spanish edition Paletero Man: Que Paletero Tan Cool!, translated by Dr. Carmen Tafolla. One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia, illustrated by Sharee Miller, best for ages 8 to 12, and Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All by Chanel Miller, best for ages 7 to 11.
August 11, 2026 at 11:02 PM
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📚 Flyers are up across West Oakland for tomorrow's A is for Afrofuturism Family Storytime with Isis Asare + author Angela Dalton. An afternoon of books, wonder, and Black futures for the whole family.

🗓 Sat July 18, 3:30 PM PT

📍 West Oakland Library

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July 17, 2026 at 8:41 PM
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Action grantees are doing great things this month! Join tonight's Storytime for Dads on Zoom, and Storyland Collective will be at Prescott Market this Saturday. Stay tuned for more amazing offerings from some of our Reading Town partners later this month. #readingbringsustogether #oaklandreads
July 9, 2026 at 10:59 PM
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Last day to apply for Summer Action Grants! Eligible orgs can get up to $500 in grants + books to support literacy projects that make reading interactive, social, and joyful. 📚🌟

➡️ Learn more & apply: https://f.mtr.cool/xelscbawqm

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May 15, 2026 at 7:51 PM
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What a morning at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary! OLC staff and volunteers got to read to students for the API Read-in with the Oakland Ed Fund. Thank you to MLK and every educator who welcomed us!
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May 6, 2026 at 11:05 PM
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Last week at the 3rd Annual OUSD LitFest, Mayor Barbara Lee & OUSD leadership joined us to launch Oakland Is a Reading Town, a campaign to build a reading culture across every Oakland neighborhood. Is your organization ready to be part of it? 
→ http://oaklandreads.org/readingtown
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April 27, 2026 at 10:36 PM
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Yesterday Mayor Barbara Lee, OUSD leadership, & the Oakland Literacy Coalition launched Oakland Is a Reading Town, a campaign to build a city where every student is a confident, joyful reader. Is your organization in? Sign the pledge: http://www.oaklandreads.org/readingtown #OaklandReads
April 24, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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Every child deserves the joy of reading 📖. With the right support, nearly every child can learn to read well. Find out how you can help at http://www.OaklandReads.org.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Reading is a journey we take together 🌍. OaklandReads.org has tools for educators, families, and community partners - because it takes all of us to nurture young readers to become confident, lifelong learners! #OaklandReads #RootedInReading #ReadingTipsForParents
November 19, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Strong families. Strong educators. Strong community partners. That’s the formula for strong readers 💪. Explore https://f.mtr.cool/zuhmpxxyqk to find resources for your role in this journey.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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Every child moves at their own pace. OaklandReads.org/age-grade-level-milestones shows which literacy milestones to look for by grade and how to help when progress slows. See milestones by grade → http://www.OaklandReads.org/age-grade-level-milestones #OaklandReads #ReadingTipsForParents
November 14, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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OaklandReads.org explains each skill and offers activities to practice at home. What are your favorite activities to practice these skills?  #OaklandReads #RootedInReading #ReadingTipsForParents 

Thank you to all our partners who help sustain Oakland Reads as a free resource!
November 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Reading is more than sounding out words. It’s 8 essential skills, from print awareness to comprehension. Explore the 8 skills every reader needs → http://www.OaklandReads.org/reading-skill-overview  #OaklandReads #RootedInReading
November 13, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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🧑‍🏫 Tutors and mentors, do you need FREE literacy tools for your students? On OaklandReads.org we offer skill-based activities, videos 📹, and resources you can integrate into your sessions 📑.
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November 1, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Tutors & mentors: Looking for ready-to-use tools? OaklandReads.org offers skill-based guides (phonics, fluency, comprehension) plus short explainer videos you can weave into your sessions.
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October 27, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Your organization can make an even bigger impact with Oakland Reads. Share OaklandReads.org/reading-with-children with families to encourage daily read-alouds and bonding through books.
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October 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Supporting readers is community work! OaklandReads.org/storytimevideos has read-alouds and book lists you can use in tutoring or afterschool sessions.
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October 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Families are children’s first teachers ❤️. OaklandReads.org has easy activities - from ABC hunts to storytime videos - that build confidence while making reading fun.
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October 23, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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Partner with your child’s teacher 🧑‍🏫. At oaklandreads.org/reading-skill-overview you’ll see how classroom lessons connect to activities you can try at home.
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October 22, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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Is your child’s reading on track to becoming a stronger reader? OaklandReads.org breaks down important reading skills for every grade level and explains how reading skills build from year to year.

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October 21, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Looking for a resource you can share with parents during parent-teacher conferences? OaklandReads.org is family-friendly and designed for easy at-home use.

Point families to simple, at-home activities → OaklandReads.org

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October 18, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Show parents what literacy growth looks like by grade → OaklandReads.org/age-grade-level-milestones

#OaklandReads #RootedInReading #ReadingTipsForParents
October 15, 2025 at 11:02 PM
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Find free decodable books to share with families → OaklandReads.org/decodable-books

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October 14, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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Help empower families to practice at home with free tools → OaklandReads.org

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October 13, 2025 at 9:01 PM