The Need
Kids in need are at a disadvantage from the start.
Without access to book and resources, kids in need–who now account for more than half of all U.S. public school students–start school behind their peers and often never catch up. The impact of this cycle is staggering.
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Our Impact
Every year we reach more than 5 million kids and the educators who serve them.
We have distributed more than 175 million books and resources in 30 countries. We currently reach an average of 5 million children every year, and serve more than one out of every four classrooms and programs in need.
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