Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream

Stories from Our Families,

We’re building a community of family readers, where books are accessible and children grow up learning to love to read. Watch these videos to see the life-changing impact that Always Reading has on families in our community.

Stories from Our Families

We’re building a community of family readers, where books are accessible and children grow up learning to love to read. Watch these videos to see the life-changing impact that Always Reading has on families in our community.

Always Reading: Brae-Lyn's Story

In the 2024-25 school year, Kristi Yamaguchi’s Always Dream brought our Always Reading program to Waiʻanae Elementary, where we met a kindergartener named Brae-Lyn. Brae-Lynʻs mom, teacher, and Book Coach share how the Always Reading program sparked a love of reading, brought their family closer together, and transformed Brae-Lyn’s learning journey. With a digital library and dedicated support, the program helps families build strong reading habits at home.

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Video credit: Ronin Productions, Berad Studio, VIVA Social Impact Partners
Photo credit: Amir the Photographer