Atlanta, GA – [January 2026] – Worldreader today shared that BookSmart, its free, family-centered digital reading app, has been named to the Top 25 Global Impact-Certified EdTech Companies list by EduEvidence, a global not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening trust and transparency in digital education. The recognition was officially announced by EduEvidence at the BETT 2026 Conference in London.
BookSmart is one of 25 learning products globally to be recognized for demonstrating measurable, independently verified impact through EduEvidence’s rigorous certification process. Each organization underwent evaluation using an international, holistic research framework that assesses evidence of learning outcomes, pedagogical quality and educator involvement, as well as safety, equity, ethics, and environmental responsibility.
“Independent, third-party validation is essential as digital learning tools scale through public systems,” said Worldreader CEO Rebecca Chandler Leege. “We are proud that BookSmart has been evaluated alongside global peers and recognized for its measurable impact on children’s learning and family engagement.”
BookSmart, powered by Worldreader, supports parents and caregivers in building simple, daily reading routines with children ages 0–5. Through thousands of culturally relevant digital books, playful activities, and practical tips, the app strengthens shared reading experiences that support early learning and family connection.
The Top 25 Global Impact-Certified EdTech Companies list provides a trusted signal of quality for governments, school systems, investors, and families seeking research-validated EdTech solutions.
About Worldreader
Worldreader is a global tech nonprofit on a mission to get families reading. By supporting parents and caregivers with free, accessible digital tools and resources, Worldreader helps build reading routines that improve children’s learning outcomes and social-emotional skills in underserved communities worldwide. Since 2010, Worldreader has reached more than 22 million readers globally. Learn more at www.worldreader.org.
About EduEvidence
EduEvidence is a global not-for-profit dedicated to strengthening trust and transparency in quality of digital education by independently evaluating and certifying the impact of EdTech solutions. Built from a major international research consortium, EduEvidence unifies diverse evaluation frameworks through its robust 5Es model (Efficacy, Effectiveness, Ethics, Equity and Environment) and awards Bronze, Silver or Gold certifications based on the weight of verified evidence.
