The Open Books, Open Doors Act aims to tackle book deserts and break down barriers to the opportunity and promise of reading for millions of children in the United States.

This comprehensive legislation would expand equitable access to books across the country and close literacy gaps – so every child is positioned for long-term success in school, the workforce, and life. 

Access to books is one of the strongest predictors of a child’s academic success, with data showing children who are not reading proficiently by third grade are far more likely to struggle academically and drop out of high school, limiting long-term economic mobility and workforce readiness.