The centerpiece of Let’s Read! is a custom-built platform that accelerates the creation and distribution of children’s books in communities across developing Asia. Driving the initiative are three interconnecting components that effectively, efficiently, and sustainably expand the availability and use of mother-tongue content.

Community

Let’s Read! empowers underserved communities to build digital libraries in their own languages and enables even remote populations to access books via mobile devices and print options. Building on Asia Foundation’s deep local ties, we nurture online and offline spaces for anyone—students, teachers, writers, illustrators, or community leaders—to dramatically expand content and access.

Access

Let’s Read! provides readers with multiple ways to engage with content. Books can be read on our mobile app and online library, or printed for non-digital environments. Cutting-edge mobile technology was used to ensure the reading experience is as seamless and cost-efficient as possible in low-bandwidth environments. And through partnerships with local organizations, Let’s Read! provides books to community-based programs that encourage early grade reading.