Las Vegas, Nevada, August 2025 — The 1000 Books Foundation is proud to announce that The Big Read® has been scheduled for October 2, 2025. We encourage all parents/caregivers to participate in this one-day online event. One Day. One Book.
What is The Big Read?
The Big Read is our annual one-day, online event to help kick-start early childhood literacy. We simply ask all parents and caregivers to read one book to their child on that day.
What is the goal?
This is a worldwide campaign developed by the 1000 Books Foundation, a Nevada-based 501(c)(3) non-profit public charity, in partnership with other non-profit partners. The goal of #TheBigRead2025 is to promote the importance of early childhood literacy and encourage all parents and caregivers to read with their children.
Why should I care about The Big Read 2025?
Numerous studies have shown that parents who expose children to early language and literacy, create a bond that teaches vocabulary, introduces the connection between pictures and words, and promotes quality time spent with the people they love the most. This reinforces your role as your child’s first teacher. Parents and caregivers provide “early readers” the opportunity to have a head start which strengthens their confidence to succeed.
How do I get involved?
It’s very simple, on October 2, 2025;
- Read a book to your child.
- Take a picture and use the hashtag #TheBigRead2025 to post your involvement on social media (e.g, Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Pinterest/Snapchat, etc.)
- **Optional ** Donate $1.00 to the 1000 Books Foundation. This tax deductible donation is not mandatory to participate, however, it allows us to continue to innovate, grow and inspire children all over the world.
If you or your organization want to get further involved with #TheBigRead2025, please email Mrs. Jerrice Moore; Jerrice@1000BooksFoundation.org
If you would like to order an official 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten T-shirt, please use this link 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Official T-Shirt.
Thank You to Our Donors!
Cecily Northup
Inspired by Sarah Haverly
Goblin Jor
Susan Spurr
Bibs schooled all five of us brats reel good..
Anne Walsh
In memory of Anne Jordan to celebrate her granddaughter, Maya Anne.
Penny McKeever
Anna Graham
Dorothy Anglade
Sigrid Irias
Thanks for this program serving kids from all economic backgrounds.
Sigrid Irias
In honor and memory of Zig, phonics advocate, father, and teacher, who helped teach Sam, Nick, and Angela to read before kindergarten.
Diana Rasbot
Charlene Chapman
In honor of Anne's love of reading and her 89th birthday!
Granny Val
Catherine Cameron
Brian Quinn
