Every child
spends time
waiting.
In the everyday places, children often find themselves with nothing to do but wait.
LIFE HAPPENS.
KIDS WAIT.
At the barbershop. During an oil change. While in tow for errands. Children spend more time waiting than we often realize.
What if …
Waiting2Reading has the power to transform everyday waiting into opportunities for discovery. Introduce young readers to real-world ideas—from entrepreneurship and investing to coding, creativity, confidence, and powerful ways of thinking.
Be the difference between waiting and
READING.
Join us in bringing meaningful books, printable, and digital downloads into the places children already wait—and help turn everyday moments into opportunities that can educate and inspire the next generation.
Support Children’s Literacy.
Creating inviting opportunities for children to ‘choose’ reading can help support a culture of reading. Geared towards children of ALL ages, the Enlightened Lessons for Kids book collection is dedicated to inspiring curiosity, building confidence, and introducing young minds to real-world ideas that can help shape their future.
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Everything You
Need.
Children’s Book Collection
The Enlightened Lessons for Kids Collection features 8 engaging books designed to encourage literacy and learning. Titles include Investing & Me, Hair & Me, Real Estate & Me, Coding & Me, My Ego & Me, Yoga & Me, Astrology & Me, and Entrepreneurship & Me.
Educational Printables
Activities categorized by grade level (Kindergarten–8th grade) that reinforce key ideas from the books through age-appropriate prompts, challenges, and hands-on learning curated to encourage children to think deeper and continue exploring beyond the pages.
Digital Access
Unlock educational games, engaging videos, interactive activities and bonus content with a Waiting2Reading partner QR code. Create even more ways for young minds to explore, discover, and learn digitally inside of your business.
MAKE WAITING MATTER.
TODAY.
Literacy Partner
A simple way for participating businesses to provide books and meaningful reading opportunities for children while they wait.
- Curated children’s book collection
- Educational printables and accessories
- Printable subscription access*
- Designed for ‘in-store’ use
Advocacy Partner
For professionals and businesses who want to support children’s literacy while gaining a deeper connection to the Waiting2Reading movement.
- Curated Children’s Book Collection
- Educational Printables and Accessories
- Waiting2Reading Merch
- Waiting2Reading Digital QR Code Access
- Community Partnership Recognition Certificate
- Printable Subscription Access*
- Designed for ‘in-store’ use
Impact Partner
Go beyond participation with increased visibility through social media features, campaign outreach, promotional opportunities, and greater recognition as a supporter of children’s literacy.
- Curated Children’s Book Collection
- Educational Printables and Accessories
- Waiting2Reading Merch
- Waiting2Reading Digital QR Code Access
- Community Partnership Recognition Certificate
- Partnership Opportunities*
- Printable Subscription Access*
- Affiliate Program Access
- Social Media Campaign Participation*
- “Literacy-Friendly Partner” Listing
- Designed for ‘In-Store’ Use
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Our online payment system is currently undergoing maintenance. In the meantime, partnership payments can be made through Cash App . Please fill out form and submit payment.
SHARE THE KNOWLEDGE.
Stock the books.
Expand the reach.
Sometimes the smallest gesture can reach a child at just the right moment. Whether given as a gift, giveaway, or take-home surprise, a book creates an opportunity for curiosity to continue long after they leave.
Choose the quantity that fits your audience, program, or retail needs.
Growing the movement
together.
LET YOUR SPACE MAKE A
DIFFERENCE.
Join the Waiting2Reading initiative and help create more opportunities for children to discover the power of books.
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