2024 Read for the Record Book Selection

Jumpstart’s Read for the Record is the world’s largest shared reading experience. Purchase your books today and join a community of millions of readers worldwide in raising awareness of the critical importance of early literacy and providing access to inclusive, high-quality children's books. With 19 years of impact, Read for the Record has engaged over 28 million participants, and Jumpstart for Young Children has distributed millions of high-quality books to children through this annual community-based program.

Get ready for an unforgettable day on October 24th, 2024 - it's Jumpstart’s 19th Annual Read for the Record Day! Join millions worldwide as we dive into the pages of New York Times Best Seller,  "Piper Chen Sings," co-authored by the talented Phillipa Soo and Maris Pasquale Doran, and brought to life by the stunning illustrations of Qin Leng. From schools to libraries to community hubs, thousands will unite to celebrate early literacy with this empowering tale of self-expression, overcoming doubts, and the strength found in family bonds.

We hope the themes of building confidence and embracing family history to navigate challenges in Piper Chen Sings will inspire, connect, and empower young children and adults all year long.