Currently in Massachusetts, two thirds of children from low-income families enter  kindergarten without the literacy skills they need to succeed. Raising A Reader MA (RAR MA) directly addresses this need by providing the books and family education to ensure all  children enter kindergarten with a foundation for success. Founded in 2006, RAR-MA  annually serves approximately 7,500 children. Over the next few years, RAR-MA plans to  deepen its impact in Massachusetts.