The literacy crisis is loud.
Kids are louder.
We’re listening.

  • "The first time our students received their book box, they were so excited! I had to explain to them multiple times that the books were for them to keep forever."

    Ms. Shea, 4th Grade Teacher
    Garfield Elementary School

  • "When our school started this program last year, my students were in disbelief that the books were free to them. "

    Mr. Trumble, 4th Grade Teacher
    Vero Beach Elementary

  • “I like the books because I can read them and I can read them to my parents and my little sister!”

    1st Grade Student
    Harmony Grove Elementary

  • “It has inspired a new wave of reading at our school where literacy is a priority.”

    Mr. McGuire, Literacy Coach
    Brophy Elementary

  • “There's something truly special about watching their faces light up when they realize the books are theirs to keep.”

    Mr. Marcos, 1st Grade Teacher
    Barbieri Elementary

  • “It has enhanced her motivation to read, and she comes home excited to share her new books and add them to her collection.”

    Parent of 1st Grade Student
    Barbieri Elementary

  • “The excitement on their faces when the red and white boxes arrive is more than a heartfelt moment - it is also a crucial moment where each student sees themselves as a reader which is a powerful investment in their future.”

    Mrs. Varney, Literacy Coach
    Harmony Grove Elementary

70%

of fourth graders
are not reading at grade-level.

10M

kids have little to no regular access to books they can choose and own.

We’re reaching every one of them.

2 books.
5 times a year.
10 books.
All theirs.

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