This Giving Tuesday, there’s a simple way you can invest in kids to help them thrive during COVID-19. With your support of $15, one student from a low-income neighborhood will get to choose 3 brand new books from hundreds of age-appropriate and culturally sensitive titles in a virtual shopping experience facilitated by their teacher. Imagine the smiles of excitement when they receive their package in the mail with their new books! Imagine the positive ripple effects on the entire family. It’s the simplest, most powerful way to make a BIG difference!
Research shows that:
“61% of low-income homes have zero (0) books in them” - U.S. Dept. of Education
“⅔ of students who struggle to read will end up in jail or on welfare” - Write Express Corporation
“⅔ of the achievement gap between higher and lower-income youth can be explained by unequal access to books” Alexander, Entwisle, & Olsen
“The only behavior measure that correlates significantly with reading scores is the number of books in the home.” The Literary Crisis
COVID-19 has exacerbated the economic disparities in our society today, especially for many young students whose only chance to see and touch a book is in the classroom or library, no longer open to them. Book ownership is key! You can help. Research shows that when a child chooses their book, they read it. When they read, they are equipped for lifelong learning. Your investment toward books for kids is a game-changer!
“Once you learn to read, you will forever be free.” Frederick Douglass
1 child with 3 new books they choose = $15
10 children with 3 new books they each choose = $150
