There is a Literacy Crisis in America.

70% of children do not read proficiently by 4th grade.

Impact Reading Inc. is the only nonprofit organization that has what it takes to fix this problem.

Jerry Pallotta Visits Juniata Elementary School in DuBois, PA.

On April 30, 2026, bestselling author Jerry Pallotta visited Juniata Elementary School in DuBois, PA.

Hundreds of kids received free books as part of the United States of Readers program.

ABOUT SCHOOL VISITS

  • “I cannot tell you enough how this program has bonded my classroom. Each time the flyers arrive I play “The Best Day Ever” by Sponge Bob and the kids all freak out with excitement.”

    –Becky Kolesnik, Vero Beach Elementary, Vero Beach, FL

  • “For many of our students, having a personal collection of books at home for nightly reading or leisure was a luxury they didn’t have – until now.”

    – Ms. Bianco, GES Literacy Coach/USOR Point Person, Garfield Elementary, Revere, MA