# Jumpstart Kids

> Jumpstart Kids helps preschoolers build literacy, language, and life skills through research\-based programs\. Help your child get ready for kindergarten\.

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## Pages
- [Careers](https://jumpstartkids.org/about/careers/)
- [National Board of Directors](https://jumpstartkids.org/about/our-team/national-board-of-directors/)
- [Read for the Record FAQs](https://jumpstartkids.org/read-for-the-record/read-for-the-record-faqs/)
- [Read for the Record](https://jumpstartkids.org/read-for-the-record/)
- [Contact Us](https://jumpstartkids.org/about/contact-us/)

## Posts
- [Brave Like a Lion\! Kicks Off in Broward County](https://jumpstartkids.org/brave-like-a-lion-in-broward-county/): Jumpstart Kids and author Megan Piphus Baptist joined Broward County for the first author event in a nationwide series leading up to Read for the Record Day on February 25, 2027\.
- [Jumpstart Kids Announces Partnership with Penguin Young Readers and Book Selection for 2027 Read for the Record®](https://jumpstartkids.org/jumpstart-kids-announces-partnership-with-penguin-young-readers-and-book-selection-for-2027-read-for-the-record/): Jumpstart Kids announced its partnership with Penguin Young Readers for the 2027 “Read for the Record” Day campaign and the selection of its book for this year, Brave Like a Lion\! How a Puppeteer Found Her Voice, by Megan Piphus Baptist, illustrated by Niña Mata, published by Dial Books, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers\. 
- [Jumpstart's February Newsflash: A Strong Start to 2026, and How Jumpstart Is Expanding Early Literacy Impact Nationwide](https://jumpstartkids.org/jumpstarts-february-newsflash-2/): \<p\>Discover how Jumpstart is scaling early literacy in 2026 through new partnerships, engaging volunteer events, and proven programs that ensure more children enter kindergarten ready to thrive\.\</p\>
- [Maybe Something Beautiful: How Art Transforms Communities \| 13th Annual Read for the Record  ](https://jumpstartkids.org/maybe-something-beautiful/): \<p\>\<span class="TextRun SCXW195088424 BCX4" lang="EN" style="font\-style: normal; \-webkit\-user\-drag: none; \-webkit\-user\-select: text; caret\-color: rgba\(0, 0, 0, 0\.847\); color: rgba\(0, 0, 0, 0\.847\); font\-size: 11pt; line\-height: 18\.4px; font\-family: Arial, Arial\_EmbeddedFont, Arial\_MSFontService, sans\-serif; font\-variant\-ligatures: none \!important; \-webkit\-nbsp\-mode: normal \!important;" xml\_lang="EN" data\-contrast="auto"\>\<span class="NormalTextRun SCXW195088424 BCX4" style="\-webkit\-user\-drag: none; \-webkit\-user\-select: text; \-webkit\-nbsp\-mode: normal \!important;"\>Discover why Maybe Something Beautiful became the 2018 Read for the Record book\. This bilingual children’s book teaches young children how art transforms communities\.\</span\>\</span\>\</p\>
- [Finding Your Voice Under the Stars: Celebrating Nigel and the Moon ](https://jumpstartkids.org/nigelandthemoon/): \<p\>\<span class="TextRun SCXW210043438 BCX4" lang="EN\-US" style="font\-style: normal; \-webkit\-user\-drag: none; \-webkit\-user\-select: text; caret\-color: rgba\(0, 0, 0, 0\.847\); color: rgba\(0, 0, 0, 0\.847\); font\-size: 11pt; line\-height: 18\.4px; font\-family: Arial, Arial\_EmbeddedFont, Arial\_MSFontService, sans\-serif; font\-variant\-ligatures: none \!important; \-webkit\-nbsp\-mode: normal \!important;" xml\_lang="EN\-US" data\-contrast="auto"\>\<span class="NormalTextRun SCXW210043438 BCX4" style="\-webkit\-user\-drag: none; \-webkit\-user\-select: text; \-webkit\-nbsp\-mode: normal \!important;"\>Discover how the children's book "Nigel and the Moon" \</span\>\<span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW210043438 BCX4" style="\-webkit\-user\-drag: none; \-webkit\-user\-select: text; background\-position: 0px 100%; background\-repeat: repeat\-x; background\-image: var\(\-\-urlContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2,\); border\-bottom\-width: 1px; border\-bottom\-style: solid; border\-bottom\-color: transparent; \-webkit\-nbsp\-mode: normal \!important;"\>celebrates\</span\>\<span class="NormalTextRun SCXW210043438 BCX4" style="\-webkit\-user\-drag: none; \-webkit\-user\-select: text; \-webkit\-nbsp\-mode: normal \!important;"\> dreams and representation\. Learn why this picture book was chosen for Jumpstart’s Read for the \</span\>\<span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW210043438 BCX4" style="\-webkit\-user\-drag: none; \-webkit\-user\-select: text; background\-position: 0px 100%; background\-repeat: repeat\-x; background\-image: var\(\-\-urlContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2,\); border\-bottom\-width: 1px; border\-bottom\-style: solid; border\-bottom\-color: transparent; \-webkit\-nbsp\-mode: normal \!important;"\>Record  \+\</span\>\<span class="NormalTextRun SCXW210043438 BCX4" style="\-webkit\-user\-drag: none; \-webkit\-user\-select: text; \-webkit\-nbsp\-mode: normal \!important;"\> \</span\>\<span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW210043438 BCX4" style="\-webkit\-user\-drag: none; \-webkit\-user\-select: text; background\-position: 0px 100%; background\-repeat: repeat\-x; background\-image: var\(\-\-urlContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2,\); border\-bottom\-width: 1px; border\-bottom\-style: solid; border\-bottom\-color: transparent; \-webkit\-nbsp\-mode: normal \!important;"\>free activities\</span\>\<span class="NormalTextRun SCXW210043438 BCX4" style="\-webkit\-user\-drag: none; \-webkit\-user\-select: text; \-webkit\-nbsp\-mode: normal \!important;"\>\.\</span\>\</span\>\<span class="EOP SCXW210043438 BCX4" style="font\-style: normal; \-webkit\-user\-drag: none; \-webkit\-user\-select: text; caret\-color: rgba\(0, 0, 0, 0\.847\); color: rgba\(0, 0, 0, 0\.847\); font\-size: 11pt; line\-height: 18\.4px; font\-family: Arial, Arial\_EmbeddedFont, Arial\_MSFontService, sans\-serif; \-webkit\-nbsp\-mode: normal \!important;" data\-ccp\-props="\{"\> \</span\>\</p\>

## Books
- [Brave Like a Lion\! How a Puppeteer Found Her Voice](https://jumpstartkids.org/book-resources/brave-like-a-lion-how-a-puppeteer-found-her-voice/)
- [See Marcus Grow](https://jumpstartkids.org/book-resources/see-marcus-grow/)
- [Corduroy](https://jumpstartkids.org/book-resources/corduroy/): On October 2, 2008, Jumpstart’s third annual Read for the Record brought this vision to life when more than 000,000 readers of all ages from around the country and world came together to read Corduroy, the beloved tale of the bear in green overalls who dreams of being chosen from the toy section of the department store and finding a real home\.
- [Quackers](https://jumpstartkids.org/book-resources/quackers/): Quackers is a cat who thinks he's a duck\. He was raised by ducks, so he waddles, quacks, and loves to swim\. The other ducks accept him completely\. When Quackers meets other cats, they tell him he's not a duck at all—he's a cat\! This makes Quackers confused and sad\. Where does he belong? This heartwarming story teaches children about identity, acceptance, and understanding that you can be yourself and still fit in with people who are different from you\.
- [The Snowy Day](https://jumpstartkids.org/book-resources/the-snowy-day/): The Snowy Day invited Read for the Record readers into Peter's world of wintry adventures, showing that wonder lives in the most ordinary moments\. Written and illustrated by celebrated children's author Ezra Jack Keats, this beloved tale follows young Peter as he wakes to find his neighborhood transformed by fresh snowfall\.

## Reading Lists
- [Fall Reading List: 15 Children's Books \& Activities](https://jumpstartkids.org/reading-list/fall-reading-list-15-childrens-books-activities/): Fall is a season full of new beginnings, gatherings, and traditions, making it a rich time to read aloud with young children\. This list brings together 15 picture books celebrating culture, family, and connection, paired with simple activities that give educators, caregivers, and children meaningful, memorable moments to share all season long\.
- [Summer Reading List: 15 Children's Books \& Activities](https://jumpstartkids.org/reading-list/summer-reading-list-15-childrens-books-activities/): Summer can be one of the most impactful seasons for reading aloud to young children\. This list brings together 15 picture books that spark imagination, build vocabulary, and give educators, caregivers and children meaningful, memorable moments to share all summer long\.
- [Book Recommendations for Native American Heritage Month](https://jumpstartkids.org/reading-list/book-recommendations-for-native-american-heritage-month/): In honor of Native American Heritage month, we are celebrating the voices and stories of Indigenous authors, characters, and their ancestors\! Here are some book recommendations that you can share with children that uplift Indigenous traditions and experiences\.
- [Book Recommendations Black History Month](https://jumpstartkids.org/reading-list/book-recommendations-black-history-month/): Happy Black History Month\! Celebrate with these books and activities with the children in your lives\.
- [Jumpstart’s Book Recommendations for March 2025](https://jumpstartkids.org/reading-list/jumpstarts-book-recommendations-for-march-2025/): Happy Women’s History Month\! Celebrate with these books and activities all month long\.

## Landing Pages
- [Campaign Landing Page](https://jumpstartkids.org/get-involved/campaign-landing-page/)

## Optional
- [Sitemap index](https://jumpstartkids.org/sitemap_index.xml)