IT ALL STARTS WITH READING
We’re on a mission to close the childhood reading gap, prepare every child for kindergarten, and see that all children reach a third grade reading level.
Learn MoreOur children today are struggling
of 3rd graders in the U.S. fail the
NAEP Proficiency Reading Test
*US Dept Edu and NAEP
Word Deficit by Age 3 in
Lower SES Homes
*Hart & Risley Study
BOOKS HAVE POWER
“In this digital age, new research shows paper books are better than e-books for young children”
“It’s time to put the screen down and rediscover the magic of books.”
National Endowment for the ArtsFounded by the inventor of LeapFrog’s LeapPad, Jim Marggraff, Kibeam’s non-screen, edtech platform enables younger learners, pre-K and up, to engage with existing paper books in totally new ways, with data analytics that support educators and parents.
JIM MARGGRAFF
CEO and Co-founder
What Drives Us
A shared commitment to wake up every day and fight to transform literacy in the U.S. so that every child can reach their full potential.
Our Mission
To create the best possible future for children, their families, and our world through learning, play, and connection.
