Building Readers. Empowering Families, Strengthening Communities.
Dr. Jacquelyn Bobien-Blanton
“To Whom Much is Given, Much is Required”
We Read - We Rise
Reading begins long before a child enters school and thrives when families, educators, and communities work together
The We Read - We Rise movement exits to inform, empower, and unite families, educators, and communities around literacy.
My WhyAs a child, I struggled to read. The anxiety, self-doubt, and fear stayed with me long after I learned to read. Today, I dedicate my work to ensuring every child has a champion, just as I did.
Dr. Jackie Blanton is an accomplished educator, author, and consultant with over three decades of experience, currently serving as the Executive Director for the Orange Public School District. Building off her dissertation research, Dr. Blanton is a leading advocate for early childhood literacy, specializing in research-based reading instruction and the Science of Reading for children ages zero to eight. As a published author and founder of the "We Read – We Rise" movement, Dr. Blanton provides transformational workshops and practical resources designed to empower families and educators, while championing the foundational belief that literacy is a collective village responsibility.
“To Whom Much is Given, Much is Required”
What We Offer
Our Books
The Foundation of the Movement
It Takes a Village to Raise a Reader
A powerful guide exploring how families, educators and communities shape literacy development from birth through the elementary years.
Raising Readers in the Village
Practical activities, tools, and strategies that make supporting early literacy simple and accessible for every family.
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The Science of Reading is a large body of research proving that reading is not a natural instinct, but a skill that must be explicitly taught by wiring the human brain to connect sounds to letters. It shows that true reading comprehension is only achieved when a child successfully masters both word recognition (decoding words) and language comprehension (understanding what words mean).
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By embedding simple activities like talking, singing, playing, and reading into your daily routine at home, you effortlessly wire your child’s brain for future academic success and build a lifelong love for learning.
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Executive function skills are the brain's natural management system, acting like an air traffic control tower that helps children focus, follow directions, and handle emotions. By practicing these skills through daily routines and play, children learn how to filter distractions, prioritize tasks, and successfully navigate the world around them.
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Screens don’t build readers, people do. Young children become readers through connection, conversation, and meaningful interaction, not through screens. Your voice, your questions, and your presence fuel a child’s growth as a reader. The most powerful technology in a child’s life isn’t digital—it’s human. It’s you.
Featured Topics
EVENTS
Join author and educator Jackie Blanton for engaging events to inspire and educate. Experience book signings, readings, workshops, and seminars.
Literacy
Insights
Explore literacy research, family tips, educational resources, and community updates.
ABOUT DR. JACKIE
Dr. Jacquelyn Bobien-Blanton is a distinguished educator with nearly three decades of educational experience. She currently serves as Executive Director of Early Learning for the Orange Township Public Schools, and holds a doctoral degree in early education leadership from Walden University. Certified in several areas of education including Preschool-Third Grade, Elementary Education, Supervision, and she holds a Principal endorsement. Dr. Blanton serves on several educational and other professional committees while diligently serving her community. She believes that “service is the rent you pay while living on earth.” Muhammad Ali