Help me give my students new books to take them on many new adventures.
$166 goal
This project expired on August 3, 2025.
This project expired on August 3, 2025.
My Project
Reading is important because it develops our thoughts, gives us endless knowledge and lessons, and keeps our minds active. One key benefit of reading is the development of critical thinking skills.
Reading books increases your knowledge, enhances your inventiveness, builds your vocabulary, and makes you smarter.
Books improve vocabulary. The more you read, the faster your vocabulary will expand. Reading books can also enhance students' imagination and creativity and increase their positive thinking.
An emphasis on reading and student literacy helps develop higher focus and concentration levels. It also forces the reader to sort things out in their mind – including topics that might not be familiar to them.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
25 students impacted
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