Enrollment

Thanks for your interest in New Worlds Reading! This state-supported program, administered by the UF Lastinger Center for Learning, provides free books and resources to eligible Florida students. Books ship between October and June each school year.

To be eligible, your child must be:

A VPK-5th grader
Who is not yet meeting grade-level expectations in reading
In a Florida VPK program, public school, or charter school.

Not sure if your child qualifies? Check out our eligibility page.

Instructions

Enter your child’s information for the 2025-2026 school year to verify their eligibility for the program. All fields are required unless otherwise noted. Please note: verification may take several months. If eligible, your child will still receive all books for this school year.
Once you click submit, you will have the option to apply for additional eligible children.
Applications must be submitted by parents or legal guardians.

Family/Caregiver Name and Contact Information

First Name

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Name must be between 2 and 30 characters.

Field cannot contain special characters.

Last Name

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Name must be between 2 and 30 characters.

Field cannot contain special characters.

A phone number or email address is required.

Email

Please enter a valid email address.

Phone Number

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Please enter a phone number in a valid format.

Student Information

Legal First Name No nicknames or abbreviations

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Name must be between 2 and 30 characters.

Field cannot contain special characters.

Legal Last Name No abbreviations

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Name must be between 2 and 30 characters.

Field cannot contain special characters.

Date of Birth month/date/year

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Please enter a date in the approved date range. (September 1, - September 1, )

Grade Level (- School Year) Grade Level (School Year -)

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Sex

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Ethnicity

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Race

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District (- School Year) District (School Year -)

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School Name (- School Year) School Name (School Year -) Type to search for your school

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When available, we are able to send books in languages other than English. What language would you like for your child's books?

Select at least one specialized book title.

English

Spanish

Haitian Creole (bilingual Haitian Creole/English)

Braille (English)

Opt in to text message updates

By providing my number and checking the box, I would like to opt in to receive New Worlds Reading program updates, literacy resources, event info, and more via text message. Not required for program participation. By opting in, you consent to receive automated texts. Text HELP for help. Text STOP to cancel. Msg&Data Rates may apply. Msg Freq Varies. Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy found here.

Choose one (1) group of books from each category to complete your collection of nine (9) books that you would like to receive throughout the school year. Please note that comparable substitutions will be provided for titles if they become unavailable.

Celebrating Creativity & Adventure

Select one:

Please select one of the two options below.

Humor & Fascinating People and Places

Select one:

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The World Around Us & Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

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Shipment / Mailing Address

Street Address

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Apt/Suite/etc (optional)

City

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State

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Zip Code

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I agree to the terms and conditions

Please check the box to agree to the enrollment terms and conditions.

I affirm that I am the legal guardian for the child and that the information provided is correct to the best of my knowledge. I confirm my child is not yet reading on grade level. I understand that any errors in the provided information may prolong the eligibility verification process and may require the form to be filled out again.

Please check the box to confirm you have provided accurate information.

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Family/Caregiver and Child Info

Book Interests

Shipment Address

Family/Caregiver Name and Contact Information

A phone number or email address is required.

Student Information

When available, we are able to send books in languages other than English. What language would you like for your child's books?

How did you hear about this program?

Opt in to text message updates

Select the books your child would like to receive.

Shipment / Mailing Address

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