Building Literacy
Every Child, Every Family, Every Day
Every Child Can Read, Inc. (ECCR) believes in opening a world of opportunities by growing a love of reading in young readers.
Every Child Can Read, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c) 3 organization.
Our Programs
Children prepared to learn upon entering kindergarten is the focus of Every Child Can Read’s 0-5 year old programs. Studies show that the largest gain in a child’s brain development occurs in the first two years of life. By the age of five, the brain is nearly 90% grown. Children who don’t develop sufficient language skills in those first years are up to six times more likely to experience reading problems in school. Having access to books and being read to at an early age is crucial for educational success.
The goal of our 0-5 year old program is to increase the number of Wayne County children who enter school prepared to learn.
Reading at grade level by 3rd grade is an important benchmark for every child’s educational journey. Third grade reading is the crucial point when a child develops from learning to read to reading to learn. Ensuring Wayne County youth have the tools to achieve this benchmark successfully is the focus of Every Child Can Read’s 6-9 year old programs.
Every Child Can Read provides summer and school year opportunities to build literacy for this age group.
Recent News and Photos
Happy #LibraryLoversMonth! Share which Imagination Library books are filling the shelves of your baby’s growing library! #DollysLibrary (📸: Elizabeth P.)
Join us in celebrating #WorldReadAloudDay! ✨📚 Reading aloud isn’t just fun—it’s one of the best ways to help a child grow! When you read with a little one, you’re building their literacy skills, language, and brain development while creating precious memories that last a lifetime.
So grab a favorite #DollysLibrary book, snuggle up, and share the magic of storytelling today! 📖 What book will you read aloud? Tell us in the comments!
So grab a favorite #DollysLibrary book, snuggle up, and share the magic of storytelling today! 📖 What book will you read aloud? Tell us in the comments!
This week is #ChildrensAuthorsAndIllustratorsWeek, and we're celebrating the incredible Imagination Library authors and illustrators who have helped inspire a love of reading in millions of children! 📚 Since the program began, over 307 million books have reached young readers worldwide!✨ Do you have a favorite #DollysLibrary author or illustrator? Share in the comments—we’d love to hear!
“We wanted to design a program that encouraged parents to read, put books into homes and provided tips for effective reading.”
– Rick Ahaus, Board Member and Founder