Why Family Literacy Month Started

Family Literacy Month was created to shine a light on the role families play in a child’s reading and learning journey. It started in 1994 when the National Center for Families Learning (NCFL) launched the first National Family Literacy Day on November 1. The idea was simple but powerful: show that literacy grows stronger when families learn side by side.

The NCFL recognized that literacy is not only a school responsibility. Parents, grandparents, and caregivers provide the first and most important models for reading and communication. By reading aloud, asking questions, and sharing stories, families strengthen both skills and relationships.

November was chosen to bring national attention to this effort, and it quickly grew into a month-long celebration. Schools, libraries, and community organizations embraced the opportunity to host family reading nights, book drives, and literacy workshops. The goal was to make reading a daily family activity, not just homework.

Today, Family Literacy Month continues to remind us that learning thrives in supportive homes. Families who read and explore together create stronger readers, critical thinkers, and confident learners. It is a call to spend time each day with books, stories, and conversations that shape a child’s future.

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