Scholastic believes that parents, family members, and caregivers play a critical role in ensuring that children have the necessary early literacy and pre-reading skills to prepare them to do well in school and meet the challenges of the 21st century. That's why, in partnership with the National Urban League, Scholastic developed Read and Rise: Preparing Our Children for a Lifetime of Success.

Read and Rise is a resource guide that offers research-based information and practical tips to help you engage your child in reading and literacy-building activities.

The guide is divided by age and grade. Each section includes:

• An Introduction, where you will find brief, research-based information on the common literacy behaviors by age and grade.
  
• A list of Milestones, important literacy goals that your child should be able to achieve at each age and by the end of each grade.
  
• Try This!, ideas and activities that can help you help your child gain the skills needed to become a successful reader.
  
• And Book Nook, which presents five basic features to look for when choosing books for your child.