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.
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
