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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 less fortunate children attend Pratham schools and learn to read, write and count well. Pratham is a non-profit organization that is educating millions of kids in India since it was founded in 1994. It is very well known and has won many international awards for its work in child literacy and education. Pratham USA raises funds and awareness in the US for this important cause. Please visit www.prathamusa.org for more information.

Pratham needs only $25 to educate one child for one whole year. This year’s Readathon ends on December 5th. Please support my Readathon by making a donation to Pratham USA today. (You can use the link on the top of the right border of this page).

Some books I have read so far:

War Horse — Michael Morpurgo
Shooting Kabul — N.H. Senzai
The Hunger Games series — Suzanne Collins
Heroes — Mike Lupica
Divergent — Veronica Roth
Insurgent — Veronica Roth
Flowers for Algernon — Daniel Keyes
My brother Sam is Dead — James and Christopher Collier
Storyteller — Patricia Reilly Giff
The Grimm Legacy — Polly Shulman
Airframe — Michael Crichton
The Alchemist —- Paolo Coelho
The Land of Seven Rivers: A Brief History of India’s Geography — Sanjeev Sanyal
Soldier’s Heart — Gary Paulsen
The Red Badge of Courage — Stephen Crane

Some books I am planning to read:

Ship Breaker — Paolo Bacigalupi
Left for Dead — R.J. Palacio
Adoration of Jenna Fox — Pearson
Ubiquitous: Celebrating Nature’s Survivors After Ever After — Jordan Sonnenblick
Chasing Lincoln’s Killer — James Swanson
The Book — Zyzak

Thanks,
Akash

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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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