Keep Children Reading

The Keep Children Reading initiative by Worldreader was launched to address learning loss during widespread school closures caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program supports students across the Global South by providing free digital reading solutions that allow children and youth to continue developing literacy skills while schools are closed. Through mobile-accessible platforms, the initiative ensures that learners—even in low-resource environments—can access books and educational materials using basic mobile phones or low-bandwidth internet connections.

The initiative delivers digital libraries through tools such as the BookSmart app for young readers and the Worldreader App for older students and youth. These platforms provide hundreds of culturally relevant books in multiple languages, covering literacy development, health education, and career readiness. By enabling remote reading and learning, the program helps maintain literacy engagement, supports psychosocial well-being during crises, and promotes continued educational development for children and youth in underserved communities.