Raising Readers is a PBS39 literacy program that incorporates PBS KIDS  programming, hands-on activities, and online content to inspire multi-generational, family engagement among children and their caregivers.

These programs are designed to support critical thinking and literacy skills. Workshops are facilitated by PBS39 Education team and trained partner facilitators. PBS39 has reached over 350 participating families. Families receive books and resources at every event. Post-surveys are used for the betterment of the initiative. 

Program Objectives:

Increase knowledge on how to choose media programming that enhances and supports beginning literacy skills.

Build skills on how to reduce children's exposure to media violence and increase internet safety.

Positively shift attitudes towards actively raising media savvy children.