Activities of the Kern Reading Association Include:

• Distribution of a quarterly newsletter
• Hosting events to provide support for literacy endeavors and Common Core connections
• Hosting a yearly Young Author event where published authors share their work and student-made books are on display
• Donating books to areas of need- locally, nationally, and internationally.
• Awarding Literacy Grants and Scholarships to recognize and support innovative literacy instruction.
• Hosting an annual Book Talk Tea to celebrate literacy and encourage Kern Reading Association and California Reading Association membership.
• Co-sponsoring the annual Kern County Battle of the Books competition (4-6)