The Scripps Howard Fund “If You Give a Child Book” initiative is back and is providing schools in underserved communities with books including Lamont Elementary School.
- In 2017, 23ABC and the Scripps Howard Fund launched their “If You Give a Child a Book” campaign to increase literacy rates in Kern County.
- Students at Lamont Elementary School tell me they are grateful for the rich variety of books available at their library and say they feel inspired to become better readers.
- If you’d like to make a difference in a child’s education, you can donate to the campaign here .
BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
Each year, the Scripps Howard Fund provides students in low-income communities with books through their “If You Give a Child a Book…” Campaign. Students at Lamont Elementary School say the books inspire them to continue reading.
“It makes me happy,” said student Leila Garcia.
“It helps us grow our minds,” said sixth-grader Aileen Hernandez.
According to the fund, children in low-income neighborhoods tend to lack access to quality books, which may prevent them from becoming competent readers.