Gerald Adams Elementary School Awarded 100 New Books as National Winner of Reading Is Fundamental’s “Rally to Read 100” Sweepstakes.
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) announced that Gerald Adams Elementary School has been selected as one of 100 national winners of its “Rally to Read 100” sweepstakes, a six-month initiative designed to ignite a love of reading for students in grades K- 5 across the country. As one of 100 national awardees, Gerald Adams Elementary School received 100 books curated to inspire its young readers. The sweepstakes giveaway is a part of Reading Is Fundamental’s “Rally to Read 100” campaign, designed to engage students in the joy of reading. Students, educators, and families were invited to take on the fun challenge of reading 100 books over six months, by the end of National Reading Month in March. The “Rally to Read 100” campaign provided accompanying resources at RallytoRead.org, including monthly themes and book lists, virtual read-alouds with popular authors, and activity packets.
“At Reading Is Fundamental, we believe every child deserves access to books that spark curiosity and confidence,” said Alicia Levi, President and CEO of RIF. The “Rally to Read 100” sweepstakes welcomed K-5 educators to submit their schools for the chance to win 100 new books generously donated by Barnes & Noble to help build their libraries and classrooms with a range of stories, characters, and authors. Selected at random from thousands of entries, 100 applicants were chosen, including Gerald Adams Elementary School. According to national assessments, many children continue to struggle with reading proficiency, making access to high-quality books more important than ever. About Reading Is Fundamental: Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) is committed to creating a nation of lifelong readers by inspiring the joy of reading among all children, putting them on the path to becoming skilled readers. We provide free, high-quality content to engage children, educators, families, and literacy advocates in the solution to the U.S. literacy crisis—so that every child has the fundamentals for success. Founded in 1966 and celebrating 60 years of impact in 2026, RIF has provided 430 million books and reading resources to 237 million children, impacting generations of children. Explore our results and learn more about partnering with us at www.RIF.org.
