Founded on the clear premise that actors, gifted in the art of storytelling, are superbly qualified to bring the magic of books to life, BookPALS brings talent, creativity, and energy to learning!
Established in 1993 by Barbara Bain and the non-profit Screen Actors Guild Foundation, BookPALS forms the core of the Foundation’s award-winning Children’s Literacy Initiative, our in-person and online campaign to encourage young minds toward success in career, life and community – by enhancing their skills of reading, writing, communication and inspiring them with the power of the written word.
Over 2,000 dedicated BookPALS volunteers across the nation serve more than 100,000 preschool to 5th grade students weekly by reading aloud at public schools, hospitals and cultural institutions.
We invite you to read on, find out more, and join the effort to champion children’s literacy!
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Bookfinder
With the hope of giving our children the best literature possible, we have compiled this collection of read-aloud picture books.
You will find books from a wide range of topics that deal with the young minds of today — stories which relate directly to the children to whom you read.
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Purchase any book via a link from the Bookfinder to
and a portion of the proceeds go directly to BookPALS!
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Storyline Online
Storyline Online is an innovative website featuring well-known actors reading quality children's picture books aloud.
Offered free of charge, these imaginatively produced videos fully capture the intricate illustrations, colors and textures of each book. Storyline Online also includes a supplemental activities section developed by an Early Literacy curriculum specialist. The videos and related activities strengthen comprehension, verbal and written skills of English language learners worldwide.
All 22 completed stories and activities are available
24 hours a day, seven days a week at
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