At Leading By Reading, our mission is to ignite a lifelong love of reading and strengthen communities through literacy, family engagement, and shared learning experiences.

Reading transforms lives. It opens doors to imagination, critical thinking, self-confidence, and academic success.
Families are foundational. Literacy begins at home, and daily shared reading helps children develop strong language, vocabulary, and social-emotional skills.
Fathers and caregivers play a vital role. When fathers actively read with their children, they significantly enrich their children’s cognitive, language, and emotional development. Their presence and engagement create meaningful connections that benefit children’s success in school and in life.
By providing resources, inspiration, and support, we help children build confidence and strengthen literacy skills that are essential for lifelong learning
We partner with schools, organizations, and community leaders to expand access to books, promote interactive reading experiences, and help bridge literacy gaps in underserved areas.
We inspire readers of all ages to explore, question, and grow—encouraging creativity and resilience beyond the pages of a book.

We work with families, fathers, and children to build strong reading habits at every stage.

Paternal investment is the time, energy, and resources fathers dedicate to their children—has profound effects on children’s cognitive, emotional, and social development. ...more
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December 25, 2025•1 min read

The New Salem Fatherhood Ministry is making a meaningful impact in the Linden community by collaborating with four local elementary schools to host "Doughnuts with Dad" events. ...more
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December 25, 2025•1 min read

Shared reading is a powerful tool for developing children's literacy and language skills, and both parents play a critical role. ...more
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December 25, 2025•1 min read