Camp Read-a-Rama is a research-based non-profit leveraging children’s and young adult literature as the springboard for 100% engagement programming. For over 15 years, we have delivered professional development and immersive curriculum designed to eliminate literacy gaps and foster social-emotional growth. Through our structured Learning Pathways and robust Resource Library, we equip educators, librarians, and community leaders with the exact tools needed to build passionate, life-long readers.

Dr. Michelle H. Martin and Dr. Rachelle D. Washington founded Read-a-Rama in 2009 at Clemson University, where it operated for four years. After Dr. Martin moved to University of SC in 2011, they ran camp from there for 3 years, then Read-a-Rama became a non-profit with the assistance of the U of SC Law Clinic. Dr. Martin moved to University of Washington in 2016, and since 2017, camp has been offered in Washington State. Virtual programming began in March 2020, and Read-a-Rama currently seeks to train adults across the country to offer Read-a-Rama programs.  Staff and volunteers serving Read-a-Rama campers build cultural competence to cultivate relationships with children from all backgrounds.

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