Librarian Participation

Bring Reading Makes Cents to your school — in 3 simple steps

1

Sign up now
Register online or download and submit the application for your school.
Deadline: Applications must be received by April 17, 2026 to be eligible.

* = required

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2

Deliver program materials & promote
Read or share virtual story sessions of the featured books (A Budget for Bingo; Cooler than Lemonade; Josephine and Her Dishwashing Machine: Josephine Cochrane’s Bright Invention Makes a Splash) across grade levels. Hand out the Reading Challenge to students (English and Spanish versions available), and promote it through parent letters and school outreach, all available below.

3

Submit completed student challenge logs
Collect student reading logs and submit them in bulk—or have parents submit entries online or by mail—by May 22, 2026.

Why Your Participation Matters

  • Your library gets new books and lesson materials—no cost to you.
  • Students reinforce critical financial concepts through storytelling.
  • Participating schools are recognized and rewarded with additional book grants.

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