The Worcester Reads Planning Committee consists of organization leaders, principals, educators, school committee members, and concerned citizens. Participating organizations include:
- Edward Street Child Services (co-chair)
- Worcester Education Collaborative (co-chair)
- Chandler Magnet
- Becker College
- Burncoat Preparatory School
- Goddard School
- Greater Worcester Community Foundation
- One City, One Library
- Reach Out and Read
- Tatnuck Magnet School
- Worcester Academy
- Worcester Community Connections Coalition
- Worcester Family Partnership
- Worcester Historical Museum
- Worcester Public Library
- Worcester Public School Administration