We’ve officially launched the 2025-26 program year! With mentors back in schools, a new StoryTime series, and record-levels of partner engagement, this is sure to be our best program year yet! You can read all about it in the Fall EWDC Update, now live at bit.ly/EWDC-Update-Fa…

Are you part of an association and want to give back through the power of reading? Join the EWDC & American Petroleum Institute Association Book Drive Challenge — a friendly competition to see who can donate the most books to EWDC! To sign up or learn more, email [email protected].

With Power Readers in full swing, more and more kids are asking to join in on all the fun they see their classmates having, but there's one problem: we need more mentors! Go to bit.ly/ewdc-become-a-… to sign up today!

2025-26 Power Readers sessions have been in full swing for one month now, and these smiles speak for themselves! It's not too late to spread reading joy and become a mentor! Just go to bit.ly/ewdc-become-a-… to fill out the application or learn more!

We're thrilled to welcome two new EWDC Board Members: Scott Johnson and Marc Filer!

Registration is open for our second annual Lobbyists for Literacy trivia fundraiser! This year's event is on February 4 and hosted by American Petroleum Institute. Registration is $2,500 per team. Space is limited so sign up today! To reserve your spot, email [email protected].

To celebrate the season of giving, Kramers is partnering with EWDC for a book drive! Visit them in-store from 11/28-12/12 and choose one of our selected titles or find your favorite book from the children’s section to donate to our students. 🎉📚✨

Special thank you to the following partners who have included EWDC in their recent large scale service events! National Association of Broadcasters IMF Business Roundtable

EWDC is proud to announce that Ford’s Theatre has selected us as this year’s supported charity for their production of A Christmas Carol! 🎄☃️❄️ Tickets are available now at my.fords.org/overview/12238; be sure to catch a show and support our students November 20 — December 31!