Empowering Young Readers Through Innovative Technology
Kibeam: Igniting a Love for Reading
Kibeam is transforming early literacy by merging traditional reading with innovative technology. The screen-free, AI-powered Kibeam Wand™ interacts with physical books, turning reading into an engaging experience that deepens children’s connection to stories.
Empowering Young Readers Through Innovative Technology
How the Kibeam Wand™ Works
Point and Press: Children select a book and activate the wand.
Interactive Reading: The wand reads aloud, asks questions, and encourages movement to maintain engagement.
Skill Development: Through games and activities, children enhance vocabulary, comprehension, and phonological awareness.
Meet Our Pilot Partners
New Worlds Reading Pilot Program
New Worlds Reading Pilot Program
New Worlds Reading Pilot Program
Through a collaboration with the University of Florida's Lastinger Center, TGIG is helping distribute the Kibeam Wand along with nine carefully selected books to over 60,000 families, at no cost, through the New Worlds Reading Initiative. We're also evaluating how this technology boosts children's interest in and interaction with physical books.
Reach Out & Read
New Worlds Reading Pilot Program
New Worlds Reading Pilot Program
We’re proud to partner with Reach Out and Read to bring the Kibeam Wand and beautifully illustrated books by author Jesse Byrd to 1,000 families across the Bay Area. During your child’s well-visit, you’ll receive a set of books and a Kibeam Wand, creating opportunities to read, play, and explore stories together at home.