About Reading Makes Cents

Inspiring a generation of readers and savers

Reading Makes Cents is a free statewide reading program that uses children’s books to teach smart money habits. Each selected title explores themes like choices, value and saving for the future. One of the most important lessons? Saving for long-term goals like their education.

To reinforce this idea, Invest529 awards savings accounts to 14 student participants each year. The sooner students start saving for higher education, the more accessible and achievable it becomes.

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Why it matters

With your participation, Reading Makes Cents can help today’s students grow into a generation of savers who are equipped with strong financial skills and a love of reading.

Presenting partners

SOAR Virginia®, presented by Commonwealth Savers, is dedicated to breaking down barriers and making higher education more accessible and affordable for students across the Commonwealth.

VCEE is a nonprofit organization providing Virginia’s K–12 teachers with professional development, quality curriculum and other resources to promote economic and financial education.

Invest529®, presented by Commonwealth Savers, helps families save in advance for education at colleges, universities, community colleges, trade schools or technical programs.