NEWS

How to Participate in the Readathon

How to Get Started

If you’re a reader:

• Create your own Firstgiving Fundraising page to benefit The National Book Foundation.
• Invite friends and family to donate to your effort.
• Check back into this site to find a participating venue near you or encourage your local bookstore or library to host a reading party.
• Join us for National Readathon Day on January 24th from 12noon-4pm and make #timetoread!

 

How to Host an Event

If you’re a bookstore, library, school, or other venue:

• Tell us that you plan to host a Readathon party by emailing us at readathon@penguinrandomhouse.com
• Visit our Resources section and download supporting materials. Be one of the first 200 venues to sign up and we’ll ship a Readathon Day poster to you.
• Promote National Readathon Day in your store or library by displaying event signage and promoting it in your newsletter and social media efforts leading up to the day.
• Join us for National Readathon Day on January 24th from 12noon-4pm and make #timetoread!