Did you know:
- In low-income neighborhoods, the ratio of books per child is 1 age-appropriate book for every 300 children.
- Over 80% of preschool and after-school programs serving children from low-income families have no age-appropriate books for their children.
Research demonstrates that having access to a wide variety of reading materials is essential if a child is to grow and develop into a strong reader. That's why First Book's mission is to give children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their first new books.
Want to find out more about literacy?
- Literacy in the U.S. - Learn more about the literacy crisis and its impact in the United States.
- Literacy Resources - A list of websites and reference materials where you can learn more about literacy.
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