This free online collection of digital books is designed for adults, children, families, and educators with texts available in English and Spanish. Each book has guided activities for readers and instructors to inspire learning and imagination. This collection is provided in partnership with Worldreader’s BookSmart app.
To explore the collection, click on the Go to Bookshelf button below. Then, enter the library code BAFB. You will be directed to the Foundation’s ReadLife Bookshelf – Family Reading Collection, and this month’s selection of books.
Click here to watch a short video on how to set up a free reading account and profile. The video also shows the steps for entering the library code.
Exploring with Setting
Explore this collection with learners and families and access the Resource Guide for additional instructor support.
New themed guides and book collections are uploaded each month!
Resource Guide
Guía de recursos
To learn more about using the collection with learners, watch this informational webinar. While the digital platform has been updated since this webinar, it still provides practical information for using ReadLife Bookshelf with learners and families.
Additional Guides and Collections
EXPLORING WITH CHARACTERS – Fall 2024
Resource Guide | Guía de recursos
RECHARGE WITH READING – Summer 2024
Instructor Resource Guide | Guía de recursos para el instructor
PHYSICAL HEALTH / HEALTHY HABITS – May 2024
Instructor Resource Guide | Guía de recursos para el instructor
EXPLORING WITH POETRY – Apr. 2024
Instructor Resource Guide | Guía de recursos para el instructor
ALL STORIES TELL A STORY – Mar. 2024
Instructor Resource Guide | Guía de recursos para el instructor
DIVERSE AMERICA – Feb. 2024
Instructor Resource Guide | Guía de recursos para el instructor
FARAWAY PLACES – Jan. 2024
Instructor Resource Guide | Guía de recursos para el instructor
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS – Dec. 2023
Instructor Resource Guide | Guía de recursos para el instructor
INSPIRATIONAL STORIES – Nov. 2023
Instructor Resource Guide | Guía de recursos para el instructor
CELEBRATE READING – Oct. 2023
Instructor Resource Guide | Guía de recursos para el instructor
FALL INTO CHANGE – Sep. 2023
Instructor Resource Guide | Guía de recursos para el instructor
RECHARGE WITH READING – Summer 2023
Instructor Resource Guide | Guía de recursos para el instructor
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS – May 2023
Instructor Resource Guide | Guía de recursos para el instructor
AWAKENING CREATIVITY – Apr. 2023
Instructor Resource Guide | Guía de recursos para el instructor
WOMEN AND LEADERSHIP – Mar. 2023
Instructor Resource Guide | Guía de recursos para el instructor
CELEBRATING BLACK AUTHORS – Feb. 2023
Instructor Resource Guide | Guía de recursos para el instructor
SETTING GOALS – Jan. 2023
Instructor Resource Guide | Guía de recursos para el instructor
LET’S CELEBRATE! – Dec. 2022
Instructor Resource Guide | Guía de recursos para el instructor
GRATITUDE – Nov. 2022
Instructor Resource Guide | Guía de recursos para el instructor
MYSTERIOUS STORIES – Oct. 2022
Instructor Resource Guide | Guía de recursos para el instructor
NEW BEGINNINGS – Sep. 2022
Instructor Resource Guide | Guía de recursos para el instructor
FUN AND ADVENTURES WITH BOOKS – Summer 2022
Instructor Resource Guide | Guía de recursos para el instructor
Each month there will be 10 new books and activities to explore!