Turning Readers Into Leaders: Building Literacy Through Engaging Reads

Funded Sep 20, 2024

Thank you for your incredible support in bringing new books to our classroom library. Your generosity has had a transformative impact on our students' reading experiences and their growth as learners. With your help, we've been able to introduce a diverse range of books that capture the interests and imaginations of our students, empowering them to find joy in reading and build essential literacy skills.

In our classroom, we use these books during our Empowered Reading block, a dedicated time for silent sustained reading. This block has become a student favorite, as it allows them to immerse themselves in stories and topics that resonate with them personally. This engagement has sparked meaningful connections to the written word and has been a key driver in improving their reading fluency and comprehension. In fact, almost all of my students met or exceeded their reading growth goals in mid-year testing—a testament to the impact of their hard work and the high-quality materials your donation has provided.

What's most inspiring is hearing students say that Empowered Reading is their favorite part of the school day! Many of them have shared how much they love having books that feel like they are "just for them" and how this library has helped them see reading in a whole new light. Your support has created a space where students can grow as readers and as thinkers, and it's making a real difference in their lives.

Thank you again for believing in our classroom and in the power of books. Your contribution is helping us build a brighter future, one page at a time.”

With gratitude,

Ms. Shorter