Ask The Reading Start gives parents direct access to personalized, research-informed literacy guidance from Dr. Deirdre Cruz, a literacy educator and researcher with more than 15 years of experience.
Have a question about your child's literacy development, early literacy experiences, books, learning to read, reading struggles, or what you can do at home? Text your question directly and receive thoughtful, individualized guidance from a literacy expert—without judgment, information overload, or wondering where to turn.
Founding Families receive ongoing access for brief literacy questions and follow-up guidance throughout the month. Questions requiring extensive review, assessment, or individualized planning may be better suited for a separate consultation.
Ask The Reading Start provides educational information and guidance and is not a medical, psychological, diagnostic, or emergency service.
How it works:
After joining, you’ll receive a private phone number where you can text your literacy questions directly. Ask about early literacy, books, learning to read, reading challenges, or ways to support literacy at home. Responses are typically provided within one business day, Monday through Friday. This service is designed for brief questions and follow-up guidance throughout the month.
Ask The Reading Start gives parents direct access to personalized, research-informed literacy guidance from Dr. Deirdre Cruz, a literacy educator and researcher with more than 15 years of experience.
Have a question about your child's literacy development, early literacy experiences, books, learning to read, reading struggles, or what you can do at home? Text your question directly and receive thoughtful, individualized guidance from a literacy expert—without judgment, information overload, or wondering where to turn.
Founding Families receive ongoing access for brief literacy questions and follow-up guidance throughout the month. Questions requiring extensive review, assessment, or individualized planning may be better suited for a separate consultation.
Ask The Reading Start provides educational information and guidance and is not a medical, psychological, diagnostic, or emergency service.
How it works:
After joining, you’ll receive a private phone number where you can text your literacy questions directly. Ask about early literacy, books, learning to read, reading challenges, or ways to support literacy at home. Responses are typically provided within one business day, Monday through Friday. This service is designed for brief questions and follow-up guidance throughout the month.