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Summer Book Bag

Summer Book Bag

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What we do

We give children Summer Book Bags (that are theirs to keep). Each bag has an assortment of books specifically selected for each child, and we explain to the children that...

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What we need

We need your contributions to support our project since it is not funded by the school system. We want to fill as many bags as possible so we can reach...

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Why this is important

Study after study shows that many children's reading abilities decline each summer: the summer slide. Many children don’t have their own books at home, or if they do, they are...

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How it works

We identify the types of stories and topics children are most interested in and link them to a range of reading levels. Then we select an assortment of books for children...

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Who we are

We are an inspired and dedicated school teacher, her techie neighbor, her supportive friends, and her loving family — trying to do our own small part to help kids launch...

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Contribute Now!

In addition to spreading the word about this project, you can help us promote kids' literacy by contributing to Summer Book Bag on PayPal. We are so grateful for your...

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Give a Child a Head Start Toward Next School Year

Please Contribute Now!

Read more about the timing of this project.

You can help by donating in one of three ways:

Email one or more  Powell’s Gift Cards  to summerbookbag@gmail.com.

Coming Soon! Donate through PayPal.

 

Participate in the Summer Book Bag 2018 GoFundMe campaign. 

 

Some photos on this site are sourced from stock sites and used under CC license. All other identifiable photos of kids on this site are used with express permission of the children and their parents.

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