We want communities to be outstanding places in which to raise families. The responsibility for giving children the best possible start in early literacy is shared by parents, early care and education providers, educators, and the community. Early literacy information, resources, and support are readily available. Age-appropriate books are provided to all children. The History of Raising Readers describes how our community built an early literacy collaboration. Here are website resources that we have found helpful. Baby TALK of Decatur, Illinois Reach Out and Read Iowa Association of School Boards: Building Collaborative Relationships