Many students do not have access to books and other educational materials when schools aren’t in person or are hybrid. You can help us celebrate Read Across America month by participating in one of the below activities to provide students with the tools they need to succeed.
Help us collect 5000 books
Run a book drive with friends and family or go through your children’s books and encourage them to donate. New and gently used books will be accepted.
Be a part of B’More Tutors
There is a frightening drop in attendance and pass rates in our ESOL student population. We match tutors with a learner and subject based on their strengths, abilities, and availability. Tutors are fully trained before matching with a learner. The time commitment is 1-3 hours/week. We are seeking tutors who speak Spanish, Amharic, or Arabic but have spots available for tutors without these language skills.
Create, decorate, or color bookmarks for children to use in their new books. A template can be provided.
Sign up to make bookmarks
Kids need extra reinforcement with their math facts and sight words. Use index cards to make flash cards students can use to practice at home! (Math facts and sight words will be provided.)
Make flash cards
Give a book and take a book! Create a library in a neighborhood that might need some extra books.
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Help bring literature to local children by reading a story and submitting it to us! You just need a book suitable for children and a way to record video (like your phone). When you register, you’ll receive additional information, including how to submit your video.
Sign up to read
Give a gift to sustain learning
Help us buy books, school supplies, and educational items to keep classrooms stocked all year long!
Last update: 02/23/2021