Summer Solstice Book Club

  • Location
    PEMBROKE TWP, Illinois
  • Status
    Active
  • Age Level
    8 to 10 Years
    11 to 13 Years
    14 to 18 Years
  • Group Type
    K-12 School

The Problem

Problem Statement: Pembroke Township is one of the poorest areas in Kankakee County, IL. 98% of school age children qualify for free lunches. In 2009, two of the three elementary schools closed limiting access to reading material. Studies have shown children that read have better vocabularies and better test scores. I want to provide books for children to keep in their homes so that they can explore places and read about people they may have never been exposed to before.

Our Plan

I want to provide books for children to keep in their homes so that they can explore places and read about people they may have never been exposed to before. Project Description: The Summer Solstice Book Fair will be a free event that will provide each child who attends a free age appropriate reading level book. This community event will be held this summer in conjunction with the local library.

Themes Addressed

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    Education
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    Literacy

The Benefit

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    People
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