ABOUT
At Read Aloud Buddies, we understand the importance of good habits when it comes to education. We want to help your child start off strong with a love for learning and for books!
Founder & Executive Director
Operations Director
Natalie Tonkovich is a student at Convent High School. She is interested in early childhood education. Reading and discussing books helps young children develop their vocabulary and narrative skills. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she created this program when she found out that many young children may not have enough opportunities to have books read to them or to discuss these books. She has continued this program since 2020. Natalie hopes that through this program all children will have the opportunity to be read to and discuss many stories. She hopes that your children will enjoy reading books with our readers as much as our readers enjoy working with your children.
Her favorite children's book is Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems.
Ryan Tonkovich is a student at Stuart Hall High School. Ryan has been assisting his sister in organizing this online program, including designing this website. As a child, Ryan enjoyed being read to and listened to the whole Magic Tree House and Percy Jackson series. Ryan wants to give all children the opportunity to be read to and talk about stories.
Ryan's favorite children's' book is Iggy Peck, Architect by Andrea Beaty.
