Donate to New Worlds Reading

Share the magic of reading with Florida students! There's nearly a million kids who are eligible across Florida, and we need your help to reach them all.

Hear New Worlds Reading Students' Stories

Two sisters read a book with illustrated animals and unicorns around them.

Jahara

Reading wasn’t something Jahara used to enjoy. But once she got the chance to choose her own stories, she discovered the power of her imagination!

Watch Jahara's Story

A young boy reads a book while imagining an astronaut helmet on his head.

Faustino

A Faustino le costaba leer. No se sentía seguro y no lo disfrutaba. Después de recibir libros que le gustaban de New Worlds Reading, Faustino comenzó a disfrutar de la lectura. ¡Ahora lee en inglés y en español!

Watch Faustino's Story

Our Impact

Since 2021, New Worlds Reading has mailed more than 15 million books and reading guides to more than 600,000 students.

These families have seen the results firsthand: according to our impact report, New Worlds Reading kids scored 15% higher on state testing than eligible-not-enrolled kids in 2025. This extraordinary effort is only possible because of contributions from supporters like you.

Together, we can make an incredible impact on Florida's families, strengthening kids' literacy skills and sparking a lifelong love of reading in our next generation of readers and leaders.

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Our Difference

62%

growth rate seen from enrolled students on reading assessment scores in 2025.

90%

of surveyed families report their kids feel more confident reading or looking at books.

88%

of surveyed families spent more time reading together.

Make a contribution today.

To make a contribution, contact Jessica Long and David Bryant.

Jessica Long

Senior Director of Development & Advancement

JessicaLong@coe.ufl.edu

(904) 315-2758

David Bryant

Development Director

david.bryant@coe.ufl.edu

(813) 389-6234

Corporate Tax Credit Donations

Corporations can transform their tax liability into the gift of reading by donating Florida tax payments dollar-for-dollar to the New Worlds Reading Initiative.

If your company pays Florida Corporate Income, Insurance Premium, Direct Pay Sales & Use, Oil & Gas Production, or Alcohol Beverage Excise Tax, we can help you join us through a simple process.

As a registered Scholarship Funding Organization (SFO), UF Lastinger Center is eligible to accept tax credit contributions.

To get started, head to the Florida Department of Revenue tax credit donation application portal. If you need help, reach out to Jessica Long or David Bryant. We look forward to discussing your interest and answering any questions.

Apply to be a Corporate Donor

Individual Donations

To donate online to send free books and reading guides to Florida students, please use this link. Contact Jessica Long for more ways to give to New Worlds Reading and support striving readers. Individual donations are tax-deductible for the calendar year if received prior to December 31.

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New Worlds Reading in Our Communities

Many of our donors host literacy events alongside our engagement team, where donors can meet many of the kids we serve and gain community recognition for their support of childhood literacy.

Check out some of our donor events below: