Ruth Graves

Ruth Graves served as president and chief executive officer of Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) from 1976 to 1997. During her tenure, the organization expanded its reach from approximately 300,000 children annually to more than 3.7 million and broadened its literacy programs to include families, shelters, hospitals, and other community settings.

Graves edited The RIF Guide to Encouraging Young Readers, published by Doubleday in 1987. The guide includes recommended children’s books and more than 200 activities designed to help parents and children develop an enthusiasm for reading.