Resource Exchange: Alaskan Families Read by AFEC AASB

Dolly Parton Imagination Library

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Imagination Library sends a new, high-quality book in the mail each month to children under the age of 5 at no cost to their families.

Forget-Me-Knot (Fairbanks)

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All proceeds from Forget-Me-Not Books go to support the Literacy Council of Alaska. On Fridays, the store often has 50 cent books.

Value Village (Anchorage)

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Friends of the Library (Juneau)

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The Amazing Bookstore is 100% volunteer-run and operated with the support of Friends of the Juneau Public Libraries.

Scholastic Book Fair

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Featuring an expertly curated product assortment—including bestselling fiction—that’s designed to be both engaging and affordable, the Discovery Fair aims to fire up all students with hands-on learning.

Title Wave Books

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Title Wave will provide boxes FREE, used books to schools for pick-up or can ship (at a cost and/or in partnership with Bright Lights or another org that can cover the shipping costs). Call to confirm that free books are available (their stock gets resupplied quickly).

Barnes & Noble - &Classwork

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&Classwork is a platform educators can use to purchase books for schools and classrooms at a considerable discount.

Bookshare

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Bookshare is a FREE, digital library for students who struggle to comprehend print. Teachers, librarians, and others can put massive libraries in the homes of families by granting students and families access.

TumbleBooks

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TumbleBookLibrary is a curated database of children’s e-books, available by subscription to Elementary Schools and Public Libraries around the world.

Book Creator

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TOOL: Create books with students and families that reflect your community and culture.

Sprig Learning

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Sprig includes insights from parents in the assessment process and specializes in indigenous learning.

Bookmarks

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Easy-to-print bookmarks to share with families. Visit www.alaskafec.org for high-quality print options.

Videos

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Short videos to share with families so they know what to expect from the school and how they can help with reading.

Handout

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What families can expect from school as a result of the Reads Act and how schools and families can work together to support reading.

Reading tips for families - Best Beginnings

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More tips on how Alaskan families can support young readers.

Scripts & Tips for communicating with families

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Sample letters to families

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The Reads Act requires schools to communicate with families about reading progress. These family-friendly sample letters are also available in word and google docs at https://alaskafec.org/resource/family-reading-night-toolkits/

Family Night Toolkits

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Hosting a family night? These toolkits have the flyers, presentations, handouts, and activities you need to make it easy.

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Scroll down for links to download or order free copies of this Alaska-based online safety comic book.

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Looking for more books and activities? Get inspired by the kits put together by the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District's Indigenous Educator Program.

Salvation Army

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Celebration

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The story brings readers into the life of one particular child, who has already learned about Celebration and who eagerly anticipates the event. Illustrated by Tlingit artist Jaax̱snée Kelsey Mata Foote and authored by Tlingit writer and artist Da.áat Lily Hope.

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If you have some extra money to spend, Kiwi kits get kids and families talking, reading & doing together.

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TOOL: Kids can create their own list of words they want to work on. The app allows them to record their own voice and play games or quiz themselves on the words they're working on.

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Families can practice "reading the land" with this track puzzle. Other activities from Fish & Game can help spark conversation and provide relevant reading materials for kids and families.

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Educators from Northwest Arctic report that this book captured kids' attention.

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EXAMPLE Book Creator project from Lower Yukon School District's Pilot Station School.

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EXAMPLE Book Creator project with students from Lower Yukon School District's Pilot Station School.

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EXAMPLE Spring Culture Week 2026 in Pilot Station celebrated Yup’ik traditions through dancing, games, arts, and storytelling, promoting cultural pride, learning, and community unity.

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EXAMPLE Digital book highlighting Fall Culture Week 2024–2025 in Pilot Station, showcasing Yupik traditions, student projects, and interactive storytelling for cultural preservation.

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EXAMPLE A true story of Filipino teacher Minard Abenojar sharing his culture in Alaska. Jonard, named after Minard and his wife Joan, highlights friendship, education, and cultural exchange using AI images.

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Curated by Dr. Freddy Hiebert, a keynote speaker at the 2026 Alaska Reading Symposium, this site offers FREE texts & tools.

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Cultural Heritage Improves Learning & Development (CHILD) Alaska is a project of the Bristol Bay Borough School District. Check out the BRIDGE Literacy Bags & culturally-based phonological activities.

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Low Cost Books

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Another site that offers books at wholesale prices!

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Check out the Native Ways of Knowing Book Lists, live author talks, and recordings.

Charlie and the Blanket Toss

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A beautiful coming-of-age story, to talk about worries, fears and trying something new.

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Alaskan Artist Michaela Goade reads her new book Moon Song and walks through how to create a watercolor image.

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Recommended by cultural leaders from the Lower Yukon, a beautiful story of learning to use tools to foster independence.

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Thank you to Lower Yukon School District for sharing their Toddler Time Activities for schools AND families based on Blueberries for Sal, Curious George Goes Camping, Brave Irene, and Head to Toe.