According to the author, one of her most important goals as a school librarian is to inspire her students to become lifelong lovers of reading. She recognizes that she cannot do this alone, and one of her most powerful partners is a parent. She can encourage a child to check out a book that may open their eyes to the wonders of literature, but if there is no one at home to encourage the child to read it, that potentially life-altering book may never get finished. An advocate at home is essential to reading. But how does one begin to build this partnership? In this article, the author suggests several strategies that have worked for her.