Category: Reading Rooms

The ancient proverb, “many hands make light work”, was on full display at Calvary Christian School in Bellfontaine, Ohio as a group of dedicated volunteers worked to bring the Ben Carson Reading Room to fruition. Jennifer Wylie spearheaded the project. Mrs. Wylie is no stranger to the CSF’s literacy program. She spent most of her […]

Reading is a skill that improves with practice. Like any daunting task, reading must be performed regularly to sustain and experience growth. Yet, each year, thousands of budding readers close their books at the end of the school year, without picking up a book over the long summer months. “Summer slide” is the loss of […]

This year, the Ben Carson Reading Project hit a huge milestone, and we celebrated it the best way we know how… with reading! In honor of the program’s 25th anniversary, CSF launched its very first Readathon. Beginning on March 3, 2025, schools competed over a six-week period to log the most minutes read in their […]

Scholars, educators and guests came together to honor students on Florida’s Atlantic Coast on April 14th in West Palm Beach.  Kate Hussey from WPTV served as host of the evening. This year’s banquet theme was Soaring to New Heights, a concept that perfectly summarizes not only this year’s Carson Scholars, but the thousands of alumni […]

This Enchanted Forest almost tangibly embraces the weary traveler as well as the eager adventurer as soon as one enters! From the canopies of wisteria reaching from above, to the grass-green, wavy shag rug on the floor, as well as the forest trees stretching out warm, welcoming arms from the walls, the latest Ben Carson […]

Ballard Elementary School in Bradenton, FL is the first school to establish a THINK BIG Reading Room in Manatee County!  There were 2 opening ceremonies:  one in the morning with approximately 50 community leaders and dignitaries, including Bradenton Mayor Gene Brown and Vice Mayor Marianne Barnebey; Pastor Sam and Mrs Sonia Rivera, whose church provides […]

Timber Trace Elementary is located in Palm Beach Gardens, Fl.  In the establishment of their Ben Carson Reading Room, the organizers decided to focus on the rich variety of cultures represented by the student body.  One wall mural features landmarks from countries around the world of the students’ heritage!  And each student has a passport, […]

John H. Bayne Elementary, not only has the distinction of being the first Reading Room in Prince George’s County, but is the 300th in the country!  Sponsor Pohanka Automotive Group had several representatives present, (including Chairman & CEO Geoffrey Pohanka), who regularly volunteer at the school. There were also many other dignitaries from the county on […]

HomeFront Brands proudly sponsored their very first Ben Carson Reading Room at Oaklawn Language Academy in Charlotte, NC. The dedicated educators at this school worked tirelessly to create this beautiful book haven for their students. On March 3, 2025, the room was officially opened with an immersive woodland forest theme. In attendance at the opening […]

December 12th was a frigid, blustery day in Pittsburgh, but spirits were running high at the annual CSF Pittsburgh Chapter Holiday Celebration. The event, held at the historic Pittsburgh Field Club, was decked out in full holiday regalia, including fresh garland, holiday wreaths and Christmas trees galore. The event began with a cocktail hour on […]

The Ben Carson Reading Project is soaring to new heights with the grand opening of Oregon’s first reading room at Hamlin Middle School in Springfield on December 6, 2024. This marks an exciting milestone, bringing the total number of reading rooms to 296 across 24 states and Washington, DC! The Hamlin Middle School reading room […]

The Ben Carson Reading Project is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year! In honor of this celebration, the program is getting a whole new look. Our new logo reflects our ongoing commitment to inspiring and empowering young readers across the nation. This exciting change marks a new chapter in our journey, and we are thrilled […]