Literacy Projects
DID YOU KNOW?
There is a significant literacy crisis in America today. Twenty-five million children in the U.S. cannot read proficiently (Based on an analysis of NAEP test scores). RIF.ORG
Percentage of 4th Grade Students NOT Reading At The Proficient Level
Academics is one of the major components of the Alaina Coates FAAM Foundation. As such, our organization is doing its part to shine a spotlight on the existing literacy issue, while also providing a solution that inspires readers and expands book access to areas in need.
With our Little Libraries Project, we host book drives and invite our village to donate books that we use to build mini libraries for programs and organizations in need of books.
This year's Little Libraries Book Drive date is:
February 1 - March 1, 2023