Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream

11/06/2026

Our Teacher of the Month series is BACK! We're kicking off the school year by celebrating two incredible educators at our partner schools who go above and beyond to make reading a meaningful part of their students' lives.

📚 California: Faaofia Vaimaona | Visitacion Valley Elementary School PTA, Real Options for City Kids (ROCK)
Faaofia's dedication shines through whether he's coordinating family orientations, helping families get connected to Always Reading, or making sure every detail is taken care of (including pizza! 🍕)

📚 Hawaiʻi: Jason Miller | Linapuni Elementary School
From hosting Epic reading parties to encouraging students to read both inside and outside the classroom, Mr. Miller brings creativity and enthusiasm to building a love of reading.

We're grateful for educators who bring Always Reading to life in their school communities. Thank you for all you do to inspire young readers and support their families!

11/03/2026

The final numbers are in. Together, we raised $778,000 at our 30th Anniversary Gala!

As we look back on an unforgettable evening celebrating 30 Years of Stories That Inspire, we're filled with gratitude for the incredible community that made this milestone possible.

To our sponsors, guests, donors, volunteers, and everyone who has been part of Always Dream's journey, thank you. Your generosity is helping write the next chapter of our story, creating more opportunities for young children and their families to build strong early literacy foundations and discover the joy of reading together.

For 30 years, Always Dream's story has been shaped by people who believe in the potential of every child. Here's to the stories we've shared and all the chapters still to come!

Relive the night by visiting our photo gallery: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD8EUz

10/30/2026

A new school year means new chapters and plenty of reading adventures ahead. Swipe through for a little peek at what we've been up to as we kick off another exciting year of Always Reading! 🚀

10/27/2026

What a night at our 30th Anniversary Gala! ✨ Thirty years of stories, dreams, and unforgettable moments -- that's a whole lot to celebrate!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our Always Dream community, we've already raised more than $725,000!

We're still counting, but in the meantime, here's a little look back at a night we'll never forget. To everyone who joined us, supported our mission, and helped make this milestone celebration so special, THANK YOU. Your generosity is writing the next chapter of Always Dream's story, creating more opportunities for young children and their families to discover the joy of reading together.

Here's to 30 years of dreaming big and all the stories still to come.



Photos by Joseph Driste Photography

10/25/2026

10/21/2026

A new chapter of Always Reading begins!

Across Hawaiʻi and Northern California, students and families at our 44 partner schools are getting everything they need to make reading together a regular part of their lives:
📚 Hard-copy books to build their home libraries
📱 Tablets and access to 40,000+ books through the Epic for Kids digital library
💙 A dedicated Book Coach to offer guidance, encouragement, and support throughout the school year

Access to books is only part of the story. Lasting reading habits grow through connection, consistency, and encouragement. We're here to support families on that journey every step of the way.

Here's to another exciting year of reading together!

10/16/2026

We love when a story comes full circle. During a recent visit to Anne Darling Elementary, a new Always Reading partner school, our Director of Programs, Lori, reconnected with a familiar face: Ms. Vasquez!

Back in 2012, Ms. Vasquez was a kindergarten teacher at Washington Elementary, one of the first schools where we first introduced our Always Reading program. More than a decade later, she's still championing early literacy and helping young readers and families thrive.

As we celebrate 30 years of Always Dream, we're especially grateful for the educators who have been part of our story along the way.

10/13/2026

Get those bid paddles ready! We're bringing some incredible live auction experiences to our 30th Anniversary Gala...here's a sneak peek at what's up for grabs!

🌺 Six nights on beautiful Kauaʻi, complete with round-trip airfare for two. Your next island getaway could be just one winning bid away!
🍷 An exclusive dinner for 10 with Kristi Yamaguchi and Brian Boitano featuring a special w**e pairing by AXR Winery. An unforgettable evening with two Olympic legends!
🏈 Calling all 49ers fans! Score four club-level tickets to see the 49ers take on the Eagles on January 3, 2027.

And that's just the start.

Every winning bid supports our Always Reading program, helping connect more children and families with books and the support they need to make reading part of everyday life.

🎟️ A limited number of individual tickets remain! Join us at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco on October 24th for an unforgettable evening celebrating 30 Years of Stories That Inspire.

Get your tickets at the link in our bio.

10/08/2026

Meet us at the After Party!

The celebration continues after our 30th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, October 24, from 9 PM-midnight at the Palace Hotel.

Grab your friends and come ready for:
🎶 Live music | ✨ A light-up dance floor | 📸 Photo booth | 🧁 Cupcakes |🍴 Late-night bites | 💃 Plenty of dancing and fun

And yes, you can join us for the After Party even if you’re not attending the gala! Tickets are available separately, so gather your crew and come celebrate 30 years of Always Dream with us.

🎟️ Get your tickets: https://paybee.io/quickpay.html?handle=alwaysdream&ppid=45

See you on the dance floor!

10/08/2026

Always Reading is back in schools, which means we’re kicking off another year of reading together.

Last week, members of our team visited Honowai Elementary, one of our newest school partners, to welcome students to the program. We handed out tablets with the Epic for Kids digital library which will give families access to 40,000+ childrenʻs titles. Kristi Yamaguchi even stopped by for a special guest reading!

Honowai Elem. is part of a big milestone for us: this school year, Always Reading is reaching families at 44 school partners across Hawaiʻi and Northern California -- the most in our history. At each school, our Book Coaches will work alongside educators and families to help make reading a consistent and joyful part of life at home.

Weʻre excited for all the stories ahead!