Join Rohan in support of Pratham USA Readathon 2016 (Dallas-Ft. Worth)

Rohan

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What is the Readathon?: Pratham USA Readathon 2016 is a fundraising initiative that encourages kids in the U.S. to read books and raise money to help underprivileged kids in India learn to read, write and count.
How does it work?: With a parent’s help, kids ask their friends and family to donate money to Pratham for every book they read. The more books they read and the more people they ask, the more money they raise.; 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.
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 – expanded vocabulary, improved communication skills and increased knowledge.
Are there prizes?: Yes! Medals and Trophies for readers who raise more money so that more kids are helped. 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.
What is a Readathon Coordinator?: A Readathon Coordinator (RC) is a high school student who leads a team of younger readers and guides, supports and cheers them on in meeting their reading and fundraising goals for the Readathon. An RC will learn good management and leadership skills and can also enjoy all the benefits of being a reader. Volunteering experience as RC may be used to fulfill honor society requirements or to build up the resume.
How do I know if my donation makes a difference?: In addition to various impact stories you can read here some participating families have also visited Pratham programs in India to see the impact with their own eyes. You can contact us if you want to plan a visit to a Pratham site or have specific questions. In addition, Pratham is a four star rated charity (highest possible rating) by the Charity Navigator.
I want more details.: Here are some more details about Readathon. Here is more information about Pratham.

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Every book I read helps educate a child in India

Dear Friends,

Since I came to know about the readathon, I have been thinking of throwing out this reading challenge for my friends out there.
1. when they finish a book .. I will complete a book. (don’t forget to tell me the name of the book you finished!!)
2. If my friends need a recommendation/book ..I will be happy to share it.
3. Parents:- If you want me to challenge your kid …let me know and I can explain all about pratham and my love for reading and the readathon challenge.

Just one request :- consider donating to my fundraiser for any of the above options!

More details here:-

I am participating in Pratham USA Readathon 2016 because I want to help less fortunate children attend Pratham schools and learn to read, write and count well. Pratham is a not-for-profit organization that is educating millions of kids in India since it was founded in 1995. 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. I love to read because when I read, I can learn a lot, meet new people, discover new places, find new ideas, improve my vocabulary, use my imagination and never get bored!

List of Rohan’s fav books that he recommends(you can choose any book you want you do not have to stick to this list ..they are just suggestions) rather we would love to grow this list so let us know your suggestions

1. Geronimo Stilton book series published by Edizioni Piemme
2. The Berenstain Bears series by Stan and Jan Berenstain
3. Joseph Had a Little Overcoat (Caldecott Medal Book)
4. Ralph Tells a Story by Abby Hanlon
5. Dig! by Andrea Zimmerman
6. All Dr Suess books! (let us know if you need a list .. we can also lend ..we have many)
7. when he was little he loved reading Sandra Bynton books
8. Eric carl (hungry caterpillar was his fav)
9. The Chicken of the family by mary amato
10. Don’t let pigoen series by Mo Willems
11. “Leslie Patricelli” for the non-readers or budding readers..he loved when he was in diapers!!
12. chicka chicka boom boom by bill martin
13. keith baker peas book series
14. Magic tree house series
15. captain underpants
16 Fly guy

Books finished by my classmate Mia by september 26th 2016

1. Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans
2. I Can Be a Pet Vet by Mary Man-Kong
3. Danny and the Dinosaur by Syd Hoff
4. Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss
5. Pooh’s Best Friend by Isabel Gaines
6. Ladybug Girl by David Soman and Jacky Davis
7. Mummies in the Morning by Mary Pope Osborne

Books finished by Rohan by september 26th 2016

1. NGC Almanac Geography 2016
2. Geronimo – Journey Through Time
3. The Life of Ty – Penguin Problems
4. Super Cat vs The Fry Thief
5. Geronimo – Race across America
6. Nat gro kids mag

Eva also finished a book we will update the name of the book as soon as we find it.

Seems like friend M and J also finished some books this week. Looking forward to finding out what books they finished.

Rohan finished these in the last week of september
1. Meerkats by Jody Silve Rake (for his school research project)
2. Arthu Binky rules
3. Smurfs: championship games
4. Arthur:Muffy’s secret admirer
5. Berstein: bear scout and couching catfish
6. magic tree house: night of ninja
7. francis scott keys star spangled banner
8. saving the liberty bell
9. celebrating massachusetts
10 Dr Suess out of sight till tonight

This has been the festive season .. so was not able to update the books.
Also the library is closed to revamp ( moving to new location) ..so Rohan had to repeat some of the books from the above list .. we have not been able to renew his books
1) Big fat zombi catfish
2) captain underpants terrifying turn of tippy tinklertonsters
3)Magic tree house afternoon on the amazon
4) Race across america-geranimo
5) Choclate factory mystery -cam Jenson
6) Locked in the library : Arthur
7) Binky rule: arthur
8) Land shapes: Beach

Rohan distributed flyers in school today to tell about his readathon.
He is hoping it will drive up the participation.
He helped choose the designs for the flyer.

We have been traveling and been busy with Diwali and Halloween hence could not update the list of books Rohan read so far ( also the library was closed and rohan was impatiently waiting for it to reopn)

Here are few books he read in last week of october
1. How do you burp in space
2. Greanimo dragon propheccy
3. Geranimo Mouse island marathon
4. Geranimo myster of blac papyrus
5. Jokelopedia
6. chicken squad

Thanks a lot to dear friend Mia !! who participated in my challenge/

here are the books she read for the challenge.

Magic Treehouse Series by Mary Pope Osborne
#4 Pirates Past Noon
#5 Night of the Ninjas
#6 Afternoon on the Amazon
#7 Sunset of the Sabertooth
#8 Midnight on the Moon
#9 Dolphins at Daybreak
#10 Ghost Town at Sundown
#11 Lions at Lunchtime
#12 Polar Bears Past Bedtime
#13 Vacation Under the Volcano
#14 Day of the Dragon King
#15 Viking Ships at Sunrise
#16 Hour of the Olympics

Rohan this week read the following books .. he went and got them on Saturday (we have a newly rennovated library in town and they had awesome activities al day around in the library) .. By Monday he had finished all the books he issued :-
1. NGC kids volcanoes
2. cat in the hat High/Low?where did it go?
3. who discovered america
4. cat in the hat can you see a chimpanzee?
5. Ricky Ricotta’s and his mighty robot and the naughty night crawlers from neptune
6. Experiments you can do in your backyard
7 cat in the hat :a whale of a tale
8 A to Z mysteries : invisible island
9. Geronimo: valnetine’s day disaster

Love,
Rohan Jain