Our Joy of Reading Pop Up Book Fairs provide access to new books and give children the power of choice. Research has shown that children who choose books are more likely to grow up to become adults who read books. We create an environment that is fun and interactive, a place where everyone can engage in discussion about the books being offered. Inviting students to choose their own books or suggesting books that they can read and want to read has a profound positive effect on both longer term motivation and comprehension.

We seek to give children a chance to identify as readers for a lifetime of learning. We target schools that are located in asset-limited communities in an effort to bridge the gap in book access and ownership.

Our goals:

• Build a culture of reading in the classroom and at home by providing free home and classroom libraries.

• Provide the best preK through 2nd grade reading materials to help improve Third Grade Reading test scores, working towards the goal to have all students reading on grade-level by Third Grade.

• Create a supportive and joyful community experience around reading by engaging volunteers to talk with the students about books and reading for pleasure.