Digital reading resources for parents, teachers, and children.
A free resource for volunteers, community partners, and program sites.
- Literacy Network

Why Reading Matters
Reading Is Fundamental’s (RIF’s) research-backed solutions inspire the joy of reading in children, deepening their motivation to read and setting them on the path to becoming proficient readers.
OUR SOLUTIONS

The RIF Model

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Our Impact
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) is the nation’s leading children’s literacy nonprofit. We focus on disrupting the U.S. literacy crisis by bringing the joy of reading to children to create skilled readers.
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Laura Rahman

Vice President of Individual Giving

FAVORITE CHILDREN'S BOOK

Harold and The Purple Crayon

by Crockett Johnson

"I absolutely loved this book as a child—it's so simple yet so creative—and it's the first time I can remember something sparking my creativity."

Laura Rahman is a highly accomplished fundraising professional currently serving as the Vice President of Individual Giving. With a career spanning over 18 years, Laura has honed her expertise in planning and executing diverse fundraising programs to achieve ambitious goals and foster sustainable growth.

Prior to joining RIF, Laura played a pivotal role in establishing and leading the individual giving program for The Arc of the United States. In her current position, Laura continues to bring her wealth of experience to drive positive change for children’s literacy.

Based in Washington, DC, Laura is not only a dedicated fundraising professional but also an avid traveler and book lover. She lives with her husband, two daughters, and their fluffy dog, Emma.