Parents and Readers
Our program turns a familiar moment—a haircut—into a confidence-building reading experience. While getting a haircut, children are invited to read aloud to a trained barber or stylist who listens, encourages, and celebrates their progress. There’s no pressure, no grades, and no tests. Just books, conversation, and support in a space families already trust.
How It Works
This experience helps children build reading confidence, feel proud of their voice, and begin to see themselves as readers, all while leaving with a fresh cut and a new book to take home.
Sign Up Your Reader
Complete the application and download the Booksy App, which is what we use to set up your reader's appointments.
Choose a Participating Barbershop
Once registered, you’ll select a participating barber where your child will take part in the program. These barbers are trained reading mentors who understand how to encourage young readers in a relaxed, supportive way.
Read During the Haircut
During the haircut, your child reads aloud from a book while the barber listens, offers encouragement, and creates space for conversation. Reading can happen at the child’s pace, and mistakes are treated as part of learning—not something to fear.
After the visit, your child keeps their book to continue reading at home. Over time, these visits help build stronger reading habits, growing confidence, and a personal connection to books.
Parent Resources
Whether you're new to the CRC community or an ongoing member, these are the tools and links to help sustain your child's reading habits.
A short, recurring survey that helps us understand your child’s reading confidence, book engagement, and overall experience so we can continue improving the program together.
Free tips, booklists, and family reading activities designed to help parents build joyful reading routines at home.
A national nonprofit working to expand access to affordable, diverse books so every child can build a strong home library.
A network of welcoming neighborhood libraries offering free books, library cards, reading programs, homework help, and community events that support families and young readers year-round.