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What is the Readathon?
Pratham USA Readathon 2014 is a fundraising initiative that encourages kids in the U.S. to read more books and raise money to help less fortunate kids in India learn to read.
How does it work?
Kids ask their friends and family to donate money to Pratham for every book they read. The more books they read, the more money they raise. Learn more here.
Where does my money go?
All donations go to support Pratham’s work for child literacy in India. With the help of trained professionals and dedicated volunteers, Pratham runs pre-schools and after-school programs in many cities and villages of India so that underprivileged children can read, write and count at their appropriate grade level. Pratham needs only $25 to educate one child for one whole year.
Who can participate?
Kids of any age can participate (adults too!). Children too young to read can have a parent or other older siblings read to them, and count those books.
Why participate?
Reading is good for everyone. Reading to help others by participating in this Readathon is a great way to do community service, and enjoy the benefits of reading at the same time – increased vocabulary, improved communication skills and the joy of helping others.
Are there prizes?
Yes! Certificates of Appreciation go to all readers. Prizes will also be given to readers who raise $100, $250, $500, or more. A Young Reader Award will be given to the reader who raises the most money and a Young Leader Award will be given to the Readathon Coordinator who demonstrates strong leadership skills and whose team raises a significant amount of money.
What is a Readathon Coordinator?
A Readathon Coordinator (RC) is a high school student who will lead a team of younger readers and guide, support, and cheer them on in meeting their reading and fundraising goals for the Readathon. A RC will learn good management and leadership skills, and can also enjoy all the benefits of being a reader. For more information, click here.
How do I know if my donation makes a difference?
With every $1,000 raised, Pratham will be able to educate 40 children for one whole year. Readers and donors will receive a story about a group of students helped through money they raised or donated in the Readathon. For reading some stories from last year, click here.

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Every book I read helps educate a child in India

Dear Friends,

I am participating in Pratham USA Readathon 2014 because I want to help kids who don’t have enough money to attend school. Pratham schools help teach them learn to read, write and count well. Pratham is a not-for-profit organization that is educating millions of kids in India. It is very well known and has won many international awards for its work in child literacy and education. Pratham will also teach a habit of reading and helping other people.

Pratham needs only $25 to educate one child for one whole year.For us that is like buying a pair of shoes or a bag of groceries. If that can educate someone for a whole school year, we should really do something about it.I was really into it when I found out about Pratham and how I can get into the habit of reading and help other kids. I would very well encourage you too and please donate as much as you can. Kids can get through with your help!

First book was the best-
Percy Jackson and the Olympians-The Sea of Monsters

Short synopsis:
Percy, Annabeth and Tyson had to go get the Golden Fleece to save the tree that used to be a girl named Thalia. She was the daughter of Zues, just like Percy was the son of Posieden. First he had to get through The Sea of Monsters! Later in the book Percy had to escape from Camp half-blood and get to a boat which was about to leave.Then figured out that it was owned to his arch-enemy, Luke. Who tried to be-friend Percy, but later tried to kill him.Then finally reached the island fought of deadly sheep(sounds weird I know) but they ate a full elephant and on the ground bones. And finally had to fight of a cyclopes and got the fleece back to Camp Half-blood. Later after they got back to Camp Half-blood the fleece worked too well and the tree was still there but laying on the ground was Thalia, the daughter of Zues!

My thoughts on the book-

As usual Percy and his friends have me hooked! I would recommend this book to anyone 8 years and up! Now I am on to my next book Percy Jackson and the Olympians- the Titans Curse. And hopefully finish the whole series of these great books!

And a great 4.5 out of 5 star rating!!!!!!!

Talk soon,
Aaditya Nair

Read stories of real lives changed

Smita loves showing off what she has learnt Arshiya wants to teach English! Nagaraju gains confidence! Engineering a future for Palak

Pratham USA - Every Child In School and Learning Well

Pratham is the largest not-for-profit organization providing quality education to underprivileged children in India. Pratham uses very low-cost and scalable methods and works in collaboration with the government, local communities, parents, teachers and volunteers across the country to educate millions of children every year. Pratham’s mission is “Every Child in School and Learning Well.”

Pratham USA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a four-star rating (the highest possible) from Charity Navigator accepts tax deductible contributions from U.S. donors to help Pratham continue and expand its work for child literacy and education. For more information, visit www.prathamusa.org.

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