Give the Gift of Literacy for PBC Students

HELP STUDENTS GAIN ACCESS TO MORE BOOKS
AND IMPROVE READING SCORES

Access to books is one of the greatest contributors to educational equality.  Books have been shown to have a positive relationship with a child's interest in reading, academic and writing performance, and language development.  In 2019, 46% of students in Palm Beach County were reading below grade level as measured by their Florida Standards Assessment (FSA). 

• A 3rd grader reading below grade level is 4x less likely to finish high school
• A 3rd grader living below the poverty line and reading below grade level is 6x less likely to finish high school
• A child who does not finish high school is 69x more likely to be in incarcerated

We know that fostering a love of learning and having access to books is key to improving literacy here in Palm Beach County.  YOU can help change the statistics by donating Book Bundles for a classroom, grade level and/or a school.