Join Arjun Praveen in support of Pratham USA Readathon 2015 (Phoenix)

Arjun Praveen

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What is the Readathon?
Pratham USA Readathon 2015 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 to the Readathon go to support Pratham’s work for child education 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.Pratham receives 97% of the money you donate here. 2.9% + 30 cents is charged by the credit card processing company. We thank SeeYourImpact for providing Pratham with its Storytelling Donation platform free of cost.
Who can participate?
Kids of any age can participate (adults too!). Children too young to read can have a parent or older siblings read to them.
Why participate?
Reading is good for everyone. Reading to help others learn to read is Great!Participating in this Readathon is an amazing 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! Trophies will be given to readers who raise $250 or more. A Young Reader Award for the reader who raises the most money and a Young Leader Award for the Readathon Coordinator who demonstrates strong leadership skills and whose team raises a significant amount of money. Certificates of Appreciation for all readers. More information is available here.
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 is able to educate 40 children for one whole year. Readers and donors can read some stories of children who attend Pratham schools by clicking here

Favorite book

Update #26

Since my last update, I have read:

65.Jahangir: This comic is about one of India’s greatest kings, Jahangir.

66. My Favorite Classic Stories: This compilation of classic short stories is good for young and old children alike.

67. 101 Moral Stories of Grandpa: These classic stories of folktales such as Hansel and Gretel, The Tortoise and the Hare, and may more.

68. Tales of Akbar and Birbal: These stories are about the Mughal emperor Akbar and his trusty minister Birbal.

Update #25

Since my last update, I have read:

61. The Enchanted Charms: The author of this book is Geronimo Stilton. This book is a personal narrative about Geronimo the mouse going to the Kingdom of Fantasy to find the seven enchanted charms before the evil Wizard of the Black Pearl steals them.

62.Frank Einstein and the Electro-Finger: The author of this book is Jon Scieszka. This book is about a kid genius named Frank Einstein and his robot friend Klink who try to create the Electro Finger; a device that will bring free wireless energy to his hometown Midville. But, there might be a little problem when Frank’s arch-rival Edison tries to mess up his plans.

63.The Composer is Dead: Th author of this book is Lemony Snickett. The book is about an inspector who is trying to investigate a composer’s death. Will he find the murderer?

64.The Day My Butt Went Psycho: The author of this book is Andy Griffiths. This book is about Zack trying to stop his butt from taking over the world. Will he be able to stop it in time? More importantly, will Zack and his butt ever find happiness?

Update #24

Since my last update, I have read:

59. Stranger From Somewhere In Time: The author of this book is Sam McBratney.

60. Thea Stilton and the Dancing Shadows: The author of this book is Geronimo Stilton.

Update #23

Thank you Jyothi Aunty for your kind donation to Pratham.

Update #22

Since my last update, I have read:

56. Smurf vs. Smurf: The author of this book is Peyo. It is about the Smurfs when they start fighting against each other because they have disagreements about the Smurf language.

57. Geronimo Stilton: We’ll Always Have Paris: The author of this book is Geronimo The evil pirate cats replace the Eiffel Tower a massive statue in honor of their king, Catadorone the 2nd. But Geronimo and his friends manage to stop him.

58. The Smurf Apprentice: The author of this book is Peyo again. It is about a little Smurf who wants to become a scientist and aid Papa Smurf in his experiments. But,he ends up putting the other Smurf’s lives in danger by borrowing a spell from the evil sorcerer Gargamel.

Thank you for all the support you have shown me!

Update #21

Here’s an updated version of the video I made

Update #20

Here are the books I have read in the past 9 days

52- the Finance Smurf
53-the Smurf’s Christmas
54- Big Nate’s greatest hits
55- Annie – This book is written by Thomas Meehan. It’s a story of a little girl who runs away from the orphanage to escape Mrs.Hannigan, the mean headmistress of the orphanage. She rescues a friendly dog Sandy, along the way. In the end, Annie is adopted by a billionaire Mr. Oliver Warbucks, and Mrs.Hannigan is sent to jail.

Freedom of expression

Here’s a video I made with the help of my Mom. Please watch it and send me your comments. Thank you

Update #18

Since my last update, I have read:

45.Batman: Mad Hatter’s Movie Madness

46.The Boxcar Children

47.Batman: My Frozen Valentine

48. Batman: Scarecrow, Doctor of Fear

49.Batman: Batmite’s Big Blunder

50.Max Steel

41.Hank the Cowdog: The Case of the Raging Rottweiler

Update #17

Since my last update, I have read:

40. Big Nate: The Crowd Goes Wild!: The author of this book is Lincoln Pierce. This comic book is a hilarious montage of comics about Nate Wright and his two friends; Francis Pope and Teddy Ortiz.

41. Matilda: The author of this book is Roald Dahl. This novel is about a young girl named Matilda who is a savant (an incredibly smart person). Her parents think that she is a brat and wants her to become as dumb as possible. The plot is about her using her wits to get back at her parents and finally kick out her evil headmaster from the school.

42. Uncle Scrooge and Donald Duck: Return to Plain Awful: The author of this book is Walt Disney. These series of comics are about Uncle Scrooge and Donald Duck’s hilarious adventures to Egypt, a lost city called Plain Awful, and even Peru.

43. Batman: The Man Behind The Mask: The author of this book is Michael Dahl. It is about Batman finally finding the man who killed his parents; Joe Chill.

44. Batman: Classroom of Claws: The author of this book is also Michael Dahl. This book is about Batman and his partner Robin finding out that there is a school opening up to train crooks to become supervillains. Robin joins the school to get inside information, and finds out that the principal is Catwoman!

Update #16

Sonia Aunty and Sai Aunty/ Leah, thank you so much for your kind donation to Pratham Readathon! Really appreciate it.
I have read:

38. Minecraft combat handbook updated edition. I learnt some very cool things about the game minecarft from this book. If you are struggling to defend your land from hostile monsters there are two special mobs that can help, the iron golem and snow golem. Read the book to learn about other fun tricks.

39. The Aerosmurf by Peyo
This is one of the many smurf books I have read. The Aerosmurf builds an airplane in one day. Gargemel the sorcerer captures a girl smurf named Smurfette. The Aerosmurf flies the plane to rescue Smurfette. While holding her hand he says, “Smurf tight, Smurfette!”

Update #15

Thank you so much Nandini Aunty for your generous donation!

Since my last update, I have read:

34. Chess for Children: The author for this book is Murray Chandler.The book is about a young boy named George and an alligator named Kirsty. In this book, and on the day chess lessons started, it rained. George had gotten bored from watching TV, so his pet alligator suggested playing chess. George said, “Okay, but I want to learn chess properly, or I’ll flush you down the you-know-what.” Kirsty said, “Me tell tales? No way! Did I mention that my uncle was a Grandmaster?” And that is how it all got started. And as Kirsty taught George, I learnt along with him.

35. The Secret 7 Book 1: The author of this book is Enid Biyton. This book is about 7 friends named Peter, Janet, Jack, George, Colin, Barbara, and Pam, This book is about an exciting adventure taht they have at Tigger’s barn.

36. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules: (My favorite!). The author of this book is Jeff Kinney. This book is very verrry funny and I have read it four times, but decided to read again for the Readathon. THe main character is Greg Heffley. Greg is a nice kid who is bald with three locks of hair. He has an older brother named Rodrick who always bullied him. I like the book because Greg becomes the most popular kid in his middle school.

37. Geronimo Stilton: The Weird Book Machine: The author of this book is Geronimo Stilton. The book is a comic book about a book machine called the printing press with the movable type. The blocks that are created to create the first book are stolen by the Pirate Cats. So, instead of printing Bibles , they printing comic books.

Update #14

How could I forget
33. Iron Man 2: the junior novel

Update #13

Here’s all the books I have read since my last update
27. Jack Stalwart- Peril at the Grand Prix
28. Geronimo Stilton- Quest for Paradise: Return to the Kingdom of Fantasy
29. Ninjago- Zane: ninja of ice
30. Hank the Cowdog- murder on the ranch
31. Public School Superhero by James Patterson
32. Geronimo Stilton- Space mice: Alien Escape

Mrs.G and Ammama, Thank you for your support and encouragement 🙏🏽

Update #12

I have read
24- Hank the Cowdog: Lost in the Dark Unchanted Forest
25- The Magic Treehouse: Night of the Ninjas
26- Hank the Cowdog: the Case of the Deadly haha Game

Update #11

I read
23- Geronimo Stilton: Valley of the Giant Skeleton
24- Hank the Cowdog: Slims Goodbye
25- Hank the Cowdog: Every Dog Has His Day
26- Judy Blume: Double Fudge

Update #10

Thanks Bindu Aunty for your generous donation!

I read
21- Transformers: Decepticons invade
22- Secret Agent Jack Stalwart: the pursuit of the Ivory poachers

Update #9

I forgot to mention
20. Amar Chitra Katha- Hanuman

Update #8

Today I read:

17. Troublemaker (Andrew Clements)

18. Chhota Bheem: Dholakpur to Kathmandu

19.Geronimo Stilton :Valley of the Giant Skeletons

I read Teen Titans over and over again yesterday and today, and I feel like it is a really good book.

Update #7

Thank you Kavita Aunty and Sai Aunty for your genreous donation!

Today I read:
16. Teen Titans Go! Party

Update #6

Today I read:

13. Snake Attack (Greg Farshtey)
14. Soccer Star (Michael Hardcastle)
15. Frindle (Andrew Clements)

Update #5

Today I read:
12. James and the Giant Peach (Roald Dahl)

This book was incredible, and I recommend it to kids my age.

Update #4

Today I read:

8. Hank the Cowdog: Th Case of the Swirling Killer Tornado (John R Erickson)
9. Kai: The Ninja of Fire (Greg Farshtey)
10. Class President (Johanna Hurwitz)
11.Cole: Ninja of Earth (Greg Farshtey)

Update #3

Thank you Lakshmi Aunty for your generous donation!
Today I read
#6 Magic Tree House, the Knight at Dawn and
#7 Thea Stilton: Catching the giant wave.
I would recommend both of these books to all kids my age

Update #2

Today, I read:
4. Jack Stalwart: The Search For Sunken Treasure. It is about a fiction book that is about a 9 year old secret agent. Elizabeth Singer Hunt is the author of the book.
5.I also finished the Ramayana Retold. My favorite part of the book was when Ravana is killed by Rama, and also when Hanuman sets fire to Lanka. The author of the book is Rosetta Williams.

Update #1

This week I read
1. the Buddy Files, The case of the missing family written by Dori Hillstad Butler. It’s about a nice golden dog and a detective.
2. Geronimo Stilton- SpaceMice You’re mine Captain
3. Mercy Watson- Something Wenky this Way Comes