Madison Reading Project in the News
2026
Dolly Parton, queen of country music, dies at 80 (Channel 3000)
Dolly Parton’s impact on Wisconsin children lives on through Imagination Library (WKOW)
Dolly Parton’s legacy lives on through free books for Wisconsin children (WMTV 15)
Madison Reading Project helping local teachers get books (Channel 3000)
Free books for teachers: Madison Reading Project's Classroom Kickstart gets underway (NewsBreak)
Madison Reading Project launches Classroom Kickstart (InBusiness Madison)
Madison Reading Project: “Classroom Kickstart” launches to again provide local teachers with free books (WisPolitics)
Free books for teachers: Madison Reading Project's Classroom Kickstart gets underway (WMTV)
Madison Reading Project on Live It Up! With Lee & Friends (YouTube)
Live it Up! With Lee & Friends: Madison Reading Project (WKOW 27)
‘Dog Man’ books among Madison Public Library's most popular items (CapTimes)
From Hidden Figures to Helping Young Readers: Ashro Returns to “Read(y) to Wear” (Ashro)
Nominations open for Books for Educators program (In Business Madison)
Paper dresses and high fashion raise money for reading project (Wisconsin State Journal)
Summertime reading fun: School district partners with Madison Reading Project (Verona Press)
'Ready to Wear' fundraiser benefits Madison Reading Project (WSAW)
Read(y) to Wear fundraiser returns with designs made from paper (WMTV 15 News)
Middleton preschool donates 350 books to Madison Reading Project (Channel 3000)
In the 608: How Madison Reading Project is expanding its reach (Channel 3000)
Nearly 750 kids join free book program (Wiscnews.com)
More than 700 kids sign up for free book program in Sauk County (WDBJ7)
Live it Up! With Lee & Friends: Madison Reading Project 4-2-26 (WKOW 27)
More than 700 kids sign up for free book program in Sauk County (WSAW)
Over 700 Sauk County kids sign up for Dolly Parton's free monthly book program (WMTV)
Big Stories, Little Book Lovers - March Featured Book (Magic 98)
Madison Reading Project expanding into Sauk County (WMTV)
Madison Reading Project expands to Sauk Co. (Channel 3000)
Madison Reading Project Ribbon Cutting (FACTv City of Fitchburg - YouTube)
Literacy: Madison Reading Project (Persona)
Madison Reading Project: Expands free book giving, literacy programs to Sauk County (WisPolitics)
Madison Reading Project expanding to Sauk County (In Business Madison)
Madison Reading Project expands service area to Sauk County (Madison365)
Madison Reading Project expands services to Sauk County (Madison Magazine)
Wisconsin Assembly passes bill requiring warning labels on explicit content (The Badger Herald)
Common Ground with Rowen Childs - Madison Commons - Dane County Community News (Madison Commons)
2025
WI Women | Madison Reading Project | 112025 (Television Wisconsin)
Shop local and support literacy in Dane County with Community Book Drive (WMTV 15)
Wisconsin Technology Council: Announces 2025 Wisconsin Innovation Award winners (WisPolitics)
Madison Reading Project launches sixth annual Community Book Drive (Up North News)
Madison Reading Project's Community Book Drive underway (WKOW 27)
Madison Reading Project Kicks Off Community Book Drive (Channel 3000)
Madison Reading Project named a statewide “Innovator of the Year” (Madison 365)
Opinion | Book bans going into high gear (The Cap Times)
Baker Tilly Awards $50,000 in Grants to Ten Organizations (Yahoo Finance)
Baker Tilly Awards $50,000 in Grants to Ten Organizations (Morningstar)
Nonprofit of the Month: Madison Reading Project (Fabulous Wisconsin)
Breakfast with the bus set to be held Wednesday (Channel 3000)
Getting Joyful Books in the Hands of Kids (WORT Radio)
START Literacy Initiative helps to curb 'summer slide' (Spectrum News)
Madison organization looks to fill teachers' libraries and wishlists (WKOW 27)
Madison-area barbers offer free haircuts for kids heading back to class (WMTV 15)
Help Madison Reading Project support Dane Co. teachers heading back-to-school (Channel 3000)
Free books for Dane County educators returning to classrooms (Tribune Enterprise)
Madison Reading Project helping educators diversify classroom libraries (WMTV 15)
WI Women | Madison Reading Project (Wisconsin Women)
Madison Reading Project announces banner year for literacy fundraiser (In Business Madison)
Madison Reading Project's 2025 Read(y) to Wear fundraiser happening tomorrow (WMTV)
Madison Reading Project gearing up for READ(y) to Wear fundraiser (WKOW 27)
MSCR to launch 'MSCR on the Move' on June 16 (Fox 47)
Stellar READ(y) to Wear fundraiser powers Madison Reading Project (The Cap Times)
Read(y) to Wear 2025: Madison’s Most Creative Fashion Show Returns! (93.1 Jamz)
Asian-American Celebration Night (Isthmus)
Little Free Library Announces 2025 Todd H. Bol Awards for Outstanding Achievement (Fox 5 San Diego)
Have you read this? Little Free Libraries foster community in Madison (Madison Commons)
Madison Night Market returns May 8 (Up North News WI)
MMSD partners with nonprofit to provide residents with free books (Channel 3000)
WHERE YOUR STORY LIVES: Madison Reading Project (Wisconsin State Journal)
24-hour dance marathon to benefit Madison nonprofit (MSN)
Dancing for Literacy event in Madison (WMTV 15)
Madison Reading Project mailed 353400 new books to Dane County kids (hngnews.com)
Madison Reading Project provided 131K-plus books in 2024 (In Business)
Bookstores transport readers back in time with fourth annual 'Wisconsin Grown-up Book Fair' (WKOW)
Wisconsin Grown-Up Book Fair returns, supports local literacy organizations (WMTV)
Madison Reading Project: Dolly Parton mailed 353,400 new books to Dane County kids (WisBusiness)
Madison Reading Project says it has mailed more than 353k books since inception (Channel 3000)
Centro Hispano to host its first Tres Reyes celebration at its brand-new home (Madison365)
Madison Reading Project celebrates 3rd anniversary with Dolly Parton's library support (Fox 47)
Caribou Coffee to have grand opening in Madison Friday (Channel 3000)
Caribou Coffee to have grand opening in Madison Friday (FOX 47)
Centro Hispano to host its first Tres Reyes celebration at its brand-new home (Madison 365)
Centro hosting its 41st annual Three Kings Day celebration this weekend (FOX 47)
Empty Stocking Club reaches its goal, thanks to readers (Wisconsin State Journal)
2024
In the 608: Tickets available now for 2025 Mount Horeb Country Music Faire (Channel 3000)
In the 608: Madison Reading Project's Community Book Drive nears goal (Channel 3000)
Empty Stocking Club's mission has a lasting effect (Wisconsin State Journal)
Madison Reading Projects puts thousands of books in children's hands (Wisconsin State Journal)
Help Empty Stocking Club make sure every child gets a toy for the holidays (Wisconsin State Journal)
Madison Reading Project close to goal (WKOW 27)
Madison Reading Project giving the gift of reading this season (MSN)
Packers Foundation awards $1.5 million in annual grants (Green Bay Packers)
WI Women | Madison Reading Project (Wisconsin Women)
Here's how the Empty Stocking Club has evolved over a century (Wisconsin State Journal)
Local businesses support Madison Reading Project Community Book Drive (Fox 47)
In the 608: How you can support the Madison Reading Project Community Book Drive (Channel 3000)
Madison Reading Project's Rally for Reading (WKOW 27)
Help Empty Stocking Club make sure every child has a toy for the holidays (Wisconsin State Journal)
Madison Reading Project giving the gift of reading this season (WMTV 15)
In the 608: Madison Reading Project Community Book Drive (Channel 3000)
Madison Reading Project celebrates 10 years of giving books to kids (The Capital Times)
Madison reading project drive kicks off (Channel 3000)
“That New Book Feeling” with Madison Reading Project’s Tom Kobinsky (WORT FM)
What is Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library? (Channel 3000)
Madison Reading Project hosts open house: Breakfast with the Bus (Channel 3000)
2024 Raise Awards Celebrate Nonprofit Impact and Innovation (Morningstar)
2024 Raise Awards Finalists Announced (PR Newswire)
Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana/Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration (Isthmus)
MMSD to hold Hispanic Heritage Month celebration (Channel 3000)
Madison Reading Project connects south central WI educators with free books (WMTV 15)
Ride the Drive returns to Madison streets, parks (WMTV 15)
Madison Reading Project: New leadership team formed (Wis Business)
$120,000 raised for Madison Reading Project (WKOW 27)
Madison Mobile's newest vehicles bring free fun to Madison area (WMTV 15)
READ(y) to Wear fashion show returns to benefit Madison Reading Project (WKOW 27)
Big Book Bus Palooza - a Celebration For All Readers! (Wisconsin Badgers)
In the 608: Madison Reading Project unveiling new all-accessible free book bus (Channel 3000)
Literacy on Wheels: Madison Reading Project launches ‘Book Bus 2.0′ (WMTV 15)
Madison Reading Project's Book Bus Palooza at the Kohl Center (WKOW)
Madison Reading Project launches new book bus, seeks donation (In Business Magazine)
Wisconsin reading scores led to a new law. Now the real test begins (The Cap Times)
Madison Reading Project continues push for new reading bus (Channel 3000)
Madison Reading Project director Rowan Childs on Max Ink Radio (Max Ink Media - Civic Media)
The Grown-Up Book Fair is a browser's delight (Isthmus)
Madison Reading Project celebrates two-year partnership with Dolly Parton (WMTV 15)
Wisconsin Grown-Up Book Fair returns for its 3rd year (WKOW)
13 great ideas for your weekend in and near Madison (Wisconsin State Journal)
2023
Children can count on the Madison community for help this holiday (Wisconsin State Journal)
Empty Stocking Club hands out more than 8,700 toys for the holidays (Wisconsin State Journal)
Madison Reading Project aims high with new Big Red Reading Bus (The Daily Cardinal)
Madison non-profit raising $100K to get kids in southern Wisconsin reading (WKOW)
Final days to donate to Madison Reading Project’s Book Drive (NBC15)
Meet local editor Mary Struckmeyer at Seven Acre Dairy Company (The Verona Press)
Madison Reading Project (Park Bank)
Give The Gift Of Reading This Season (BRAVA)
Feeding Mouths And Minds This Holiday Season (WORT FM)
Empty Stocking Club relies on partners to get toys and books to children (Wisconsin State Journal)
Madison Reading Project celebrates 100,000 books donated this year (Channel 3000)
Dane County taxes will rise to support housing, public safety, raises (The Cap Times)
In the 608: Madison Reading Project Community Book Drive 2023 (Channel 3000)
As need rises, people step up to help Empty Stocking Club (Wisconsin State Journal)
One toy can make a difference. Here's how you can help (Wisconsin State Journal)
Madison Reading Project to host fourth annual book drive during Family Literacy Month (NBC15 Madison)
Madison Reading Project's annual book drive starts next week (Channel 3000)
Madison West High School students install new Little Free Library (Channel 3000)
Madison Reading Project kicks off Books for Educators giveaway (NBC15)
In the 608: Support the Madison Reading Project and have "Breakfast with the Bus" (Channel 3000)
Things to do in Madison: Polkafest, Sunday Scaries, and a fashion show (The Cap Times)
Luke's Closet provides clothing for over 50 Dane County children (WKOW)
Local author's book selected for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library (WKOW)
Madison Reading Project Works to Get Books to Everyone (Gray Television)
Sugar Creek Elementary holds “Love to Read” Night (The Verona Press)
Madison Reading Project launches campaign for Bigger Red Reading Bus (Channel 3000)
2022
Look Back 2022 (Madison Public Library)
Luna’s Groceries Annual Christmas Toy Giveaway celebrates 3rd year (Madison 365)
In the 608: Final push for book drive at Madison Reading Project (Channel 3000)
Madison Reading Project brings 10,000 books to Empty Stocking Club toy event (Wisconsin State Journal)
Launching Madison Reading Project's Community Book Drive! (The Capital Times)
Madison Reading Project's Community Book Drive begins November 10 (Sun Prairie Star)
Give The Gift Of Books This Holiday (Brava Magazine)
Madison Reading Project launches Community Book Drive ahead of holidays (Channel 27)
Madison Reading Project launches community book drive (Channel 15)
In the 608: How to help the Madison Reading Project this holiday season (Channel 3000)
Girl Scout Costumers are Smart Cookies (Wisconsin State Journal)
4/30/2022 - Let's Get Local (Devil Radio 92.7)
Downtown StoryWalk returns to Madison storefronts (Channel 3000)
Sign your child up to receive free books – thanks to Dolly Parton (WMTV NBC 15)
The Madison Reading Project Partners With Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library (WORT)
Dolly Parton book program to partner with Madison Reading Project (WI State Journal)
Dane County families can now sign up for Dolly’s ‘Imagination Library’ (Channel 3000)
2021
Donate new books for area youths by Dec. 15 (The Verona Press)
Direct or indirect, Empty Stocking Club supporters are in good company (WI State Journal)
Madison Reading Project donates its 250,000th book to local nonprofit (WMTV NBC 15)
Madison Reading Project’s Community Book Drive nears halfway point (Channel 3000)
Empty Stocking-Reading Project collaboration aims to reduce education disparities (WI State Journal)
Madison Reading Project sets goal of $40,000 & 20,000 books as holiday drive begins (Channel 3000)
Nearly 200 Dane Co. nonprofits to receive pandemic relief grant (WMTV NBC 15)
Madison kindergartners receive 15,000 free books (WKOW 27)
MMSD kindergarteners receive ‘small library (Channel 3000)
Madison Reading Project welcomes back teachers with free books (Sun Prairie Star)
'Strong, smart and bold': Madison afterschool program seeks to empower girls (WI State Journal)
Mobile Madison brings free, accessible activities to city neighborhood (WI State Journal)
Madison Reading Project moves into a new location (WMTV NBC15)
Watch Now: Madison Reading Project moves into new home on South Side (WI State Journal)
Looking at Madison Reading Project's new "Book Center" (New3Now/Channel 3000)
New Book Center (Madison Reading Project)
Madison Reading Project is Booking It to a New Space (Spectrum News1)
Nonprofit of the Month: Madison Reading Project (FabWI)