CHRISTIAN CENTRAL ACADEMY
Pre-K-12 Private College-Preparatory School39 Academy Street Williamsville, NY 14221
Read Across Buffalo is a summer reading initiative designed to inspire students from kindergarten through 12th grade to develop a love for reading while exploring the Buffalo community.
Through engaging literacy events, exciting challenges, and special rewards, students and families can make reading a fun and interactive experience all summer long.
With partnerships across Western New York, including Explore & More – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum, Read Across Buffalo connects readers with local landmarks, special events, and opportunities to earn great prizes while building lifelong literacy skills. Join us this summer and discover the joy of reading across Buffalo!
How It Works
Explore
Visit Buffalo’s iconic locations like the Buffalo History Museum, Explore & More Museum, Botanical Gardens, the Buffalo Zoo, and more. Each one you visit, color in your map for an extra star!
Read
Dive into your favorite books and enjoy the journey of reading.
Track
For every 20 minutes of reading, color a star on your special Path of Stars map.
Win!
Each star colored gets you closer to winning fantastic prizes!
Check out the Impact Report from Read Across Buffalo 2024!
Get Involved!
We are always looking for community partners and sponsors to help make Read Across Buffalo bigger and better each year! If your organization is interested in supporting literacy, providing prizes, hosting an event, or becoming a sponsor, we’d love to connect.
For more information on how you can be a part of this impactful program, please reach out to Heather Mattiuzzo at hmattiuzzo@christianca.com. Let’s work together to inspire the next generation of readers across Buffalo!
Want to Learn More About CCA?
Christian Central Academy (CCA) is dedicated to providing a Christ-centered, academically excellent education for students from Pre-K through 12th grade. As the host of Read Across Buffalo, we are passionate about fostering a love for learning, literacy, and community engagement. To learn more about CCA’s mission, academics, and student life, explore the resources below and discover how we are shaping future leaders through faith and education.