Ya Gotta Read!
The Amazin’ Mets Foundation launched Ya Gotta Read! in 2017 to foster a lifelong love of reading among students across New York City.
The program is run by Queens Public Library with grant support from the Amazin’ Mets Foundation. Building on Queens Public Library’s literacy expertise and strong relationships with schools and families, Ya Gotta Read! continues to inspire young readers through a fun, Mets-themed reading challenge.
In partnership with Delta Air Lines, the program has grown to reach tens of thousands of students across dozens of elementary schools in New York City .
Each year, Queens Public Library, the Amazin’ Mets Foundation, and Delta Air Lines challenge students to read for 20 minutes each school night during a six-week program coinciding with Spring Training. As students reach reading milestones, they earn Mets-themed incentives and opportunities for special recognition.
Ya Gotta Read! continues to make reading fun, rewarding, and engaging for students throughout New York City.
If your school is interested in learning more about Ya Gotta Read!, please contact YaGottaRead@queenslibrary.org.