About Our Logo:
Our logo reflects the values and vision that guide our work. Each element was chosen to represent our commitment to support schools and the families they serve by strengthening our community and creating lasting impact.
Heart In an Open Book: Love of reading; reading opens a world of possibilities; positive relationship bonds
Navy Blue: Trust, Stability, and Compassion
Gold: Opportunity and a brighter future
Tagline: Actions we take now impact children’s future
Smokey’s Adventures: In memory of the founder’s brother who was an agriculture science teacher for 20 years
A Note From Our Founder:
The Read Me A Story Foundation grew out of years of working with young readers and through the literacy building challenges faced by families and schools. Drawing on decades of experience, current literacy research, and lessons learned from other successful reading initiatives, we developed a simple and sustainable system that meets the needs of today's students, families, and educators. We will continue to evolve as we learn from participating schools, listen to educators, and stay informed about advances in literacy research. Our goal remains the same: to provide an easy-to-implement, research-informed program that increases children's exposure to rich storybook language, strengthens connections between school and home, and makes high-quality books accessible to every child.
-Shelly Self, Founder, RMAS Foundation