October 2026 · Community · Our Amazing Earth
Free Author Read-Alouds & Reading Activities
This month’s two author read-alouds are live and ready to watch.
Rally to Read is a free reading program from Reading Is Fundamental, the nation's leading children's literacy nonprofit. Every October through March, elementary school teachers and families (Pre-K to 5th grade) get two free author read-aloud videos and a printable activity packet each month, built around a new theme. Six themes, twelve read-alouds, and hundreds of free classroom resources, at no cost to you. To preview all monthly themes and read-alouds, download our calendar.
Sneak Peek!
Watch an early release of one of our March Featured Authors, Brad Meltzer. His newest book, "We are The Wright Brothers" is out now. Visit the March resource page for his video and the activity packet.
Join the Rally to Read Community
For Teachers
Win 100 Books for Your Classroom
Enter for a chance to win 100 books for your classroom or library from Barnes & Noble. Free to enter, open to eligible K-5 educators only.
For Everyone
Take the 100-Book Challenge
Commit to reading 100 books by National Reading Month in March. Sign up and we'll send you monthly read-aloud reminders and free resources.
What You Get Every Month, October Through March
Each packet aligns with Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and features cross-curricular task cards.
Two Author Read-Alouds
Free video read-alouds by the authors themselves, ready to watch in your classroom or home.
Printable Activity Packet
Book lists, themed activities, puzzles, and featured book guides — all in one free PDF.
Six Monthly Themes
Community, Sustainability, Celebration, Responsibility, Changemakers, and Innovation — new content every month.
All Themes This Season
Visit all our monthly themes or download our free calendar featuring all six themes and read-alouds.
October • Community
November • Sustainability
December • Celebration
January • Responsibility
February • Changemakers
March • Innovation
