Providing Remote Reading Help and Diverse Books for K-5th Grade Students
The United States is in the midst of a literacy crisis, made worse by the coronavirus pandemic from 2020 – 2022. Our Reading Buddy program matches mentors with children behind in their reading, using our collection of 400+ diverse eBooks during Zoom-based reading sessions.
Diverse Books
Over 400 diverse eBooks featuring positive African-American, Latinx, and Indigenous characters selected by children themselves.
Mentorship
One-on-one reading sessions with trained volunteers who provide personalized support and build lasting relationships.
Community Impact
Addressing literacy gaps in underserved communities while fostering a love of reading that lasts a lifetime.
Our Programs
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Our Impact
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What People Say
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"The Reading Buddy program has transformed my daughter's relationship with books. She went from reluctant reader to asking for 'just one more chapter' every night."