From Olympic Gold to Empowering Young Readers
Kristi Yamaguchi founded Always Dream to ensure children and families across Northern California and Hawai’i have the resources, book access, and encouragement they need to read at home every day.
Creating the Environment for Early Literacy Success
After achieving her dreams on the world stage, Kristi turned her passion toward helping today’s children reach theirs. Always Dream partners with families, especially those in under-resourced communities, to make daily reading joyful, consistent, and possible.
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An Introduction to Our Work
Hear from Kristi about why she created Always Dream and how you can help fuel the next generation of readers.
Our Program is Built on Three Key Pillars
Equity through Technology
Each student receives a digital tablet and a data connection (if needed) for the program’s duration, ensuring equal opportunities for learning. Families keep the tablets once the program is complete.
Access to High-Quality Books
Families gain unlimited access to a digital children’s library featuring 40,000 diverse titles and are gifted hard-copy books for their home libraries throughout the year.
Family Engagement
Our local Book Coaches offer personalized support, guiding caregivers in integrating reading into their daily routines. Through regular check-ins and caregiver education sessions, we empower families to make reading a lifelong habit.
