September is National Literacy Month, and with it, the launch of the first annual Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley Book Drive.
Throughout September, the clubs are collecting new and gently used children’s and young adult books to expand the libraries at the six elementary and middle school BGCSV sites, and to support the Multi-Sensory Literacy Program. With only 38 percent of Sonoma Valley students reading at grade level, these books are vital to fueling the joy of reading and strengthening literacy skills for local youth.
BGCSV believes literacy lays the foundation for lifelong learning and success. Their Multi-Sensory Literacy Program is rooted in engaging multiple senses: younger members build foundational skills by tracing letters in sand, recognizing sight words through movement and forming letters with their hands. Older youth dive into creative storytelling. By making reading hands-on, interactive and fun, kids not only strengthen their skills but also gain confidence as lifelong learners…