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 high-quality children's books. With 19 years of impact, Read for the Record has engaged over 28 million participants, and Jumpstart has distributed millions of picture books to young children through this annual community-based program.

On October 24th, 2024 - millions of people worldwide joined Jumpstart’s 19th Annual Read for the Record Day to read the 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 united 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.