The United States of Readers (USoR) is a literacy program empowering PreK–8th grade students to choose their own books, build home libraries, and develop the self-confidence and cognitive skills foundational for academic and life success.
The United States of Readers is groundbreaking
Program Pillars
Program Pillars
The United States of Readers brings the beloved Scholastic Books Club experience to all kids school-wide, for free!
How the program works…
The Goal is to reach 10 million PreK-8th grade students with no access to choose and own their own books
Scholastic and newly formed nonprofit Impact Reading works with elected officials, private foundations, individual contributors, and nonprofits large and small to identify, fund, and operate the program in the highest need schools across the country.
After a successful 2 year pilot, the program reached 12,000 students across 36 schools in 3 states…and we are growing the program annually to reach our national goal.
The Outcome
The USoR engages the entire community around the child—at school and at home.
meaningful support to classroom teachers all school year for consistency
including caregivers in a barrier-free experience to books and reading
inviting everyone to be part of a widening network of communities across the country whose kids can confidently say….
