Librarian Overview
Empower students with books and real financial lessons
With Reading Makes Cents, you’re doing more than reinforcing Virginia’s K–8 Standards of Learning: you’re sparking curiosity, money-smart thinking and growing a joy for reading through story-based learning.
What you get:
Three free, library-bound books for your school library—featuring rich financial literacy themes, along with downloadable lesson plans
Learning outcomes that matter—teach SOL-aligned concepts like scarcity, earning, opportunity cost and saving—all through engaging books and activities.
Rewards for participation—Students could win one of 14 $529 contributions to an Invest529 savings account, while schools compete regionally for a chance to earn your school $500 in free financial literacy books.
Program participation
Bring Reading Makes Cents to your school by signing up. Online entries must be received or paper forms postmarked by March 31, 2027. Submit an application online or print a copy and return it by email, fax or mail.
2025-2026 Librarian winners
2025-2026 Program Participation: 1845 Students | 255 Librarians
Andrea Adkins, Cumberland Elementary; Kathleen Biggers, Buckingham County Primary; Gigi Kay, Piney Branch Elementary; Megan Sawyers, Ferrum Elementary