More than 75,000 kindergarten to Grade 3 students in New Mexico will receive over 3 million books and personalized reading plans in the upcoming school year of 2026-2027, according to the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED). An initiative that aims to strengthen students’ reading skills by extending literacy activities beyond the four corners of the classroom and into their own homes.
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An individualized family literacy plan based on students’ reading assessments and progress will be prepared by the teachers. Families will receive these plans, progress updates, and Take-Everywhere Literacy Packs four times throughout the whole academic year. Districts in New Mexico are expected to begin their distribution in November of 2026.
Developed by Just Right Reader, these literacy packs include books matched to students reading levels, writing activities, and video phonics lessons that are not limited to English and Spanish but to a dozen other languages. The program is part of New Mexico’s implementation of the 2026 High-Quality Literacy Instruction Act, which strengthens reading instruction, student assessment, and family engagement.
What's Next
November 2026 as the expected distribution of the Take-Everywhere Literacy in various School Districts of New Mexico. Teachers will also provide families with updated reading plans and progress reports four times throughout the academic year.
Why It Matters
Education always plays an important role in children’s overall learning especially in their developing reading years. By providing over 3 million books and individualized reading activities, it will allow families to become more involved in their children’s education. It also gives access to resources that can help them understand their children’s progress and reinforce reading lessons in their own homes.
