KinderCare has launched the Read. Share. Give. Book Sharing program, help them reach their goals of a Summer of a million storytimes.

KinderCare believes all children should have access to books, both at school and at home. Spending just a few minutes each day sharing a story with children in their earliest years sets the foundation for future educational success.  It all starts with a book.  A book ignites a child’s imagination.  A book lays the foundation for future school success.  And a book can spur a child’s motivation, confidence and curiosity in the world.

1. Two-thirds of 4^th graders are below reading proficiency and 83% of low-income 4^th graders are below proficient (National Assessment of Educational Progress).
2. Some 42 percent of American children (31MM) lack the income to cover basic needs including child care and access to books (National Assessment of Educational Progress).
3.  In some of the lowest-income neighborhoods in the country there is only one book available for every 300 children. (University of Nevada Study).
4. 44 million adults in the U.S. can’t read well enough to read a simple story to a child. (National Adult Literacy Survey).

To get involved in the program:

Just pick a children’s book to read with your family.

Visit www.kindercare.com/read to download and print out a book label, enter your books code and start following your books journey.

Place the label on the inside front cover of the book, and pass it on to family and friends to do the same.

Disclosure: No formal compensation was received, I received a book that I will be passing along to others for this program. All opinions are my own