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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

Kedu, Hola, Bonjour, Namaste, Dumela and well I’m pretty sure you get what I am going to say,Hi.
I am Sudiksha and I am thrilled to be doing this program for a 3rd time in a row! This fall I will be starting middle school
I am fortunate to have education here so why not in India? Every kid needs a chance in learning their interests.
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! I am so happy that with your donation, my reading will help many other children. Please support my Readathon by making a donation.

Books I have read:

Legend
By:Marie Lu

This story takes place in the future, when the United States is split in half and the coasts are at war. The west coast is called the Republic, and the east coast is called the Colonies. In the Republic where in one of the wealthiest districts there is June, a prodigy who is getting trained by one of the Republics high military circles. Then there is Day, an unidentified most wanted thief who is from one of the most poor districts in the Republic. From different places they have no reason to cross paths. Until one day June’s brother is murdered and Day is a prime suspect.

Because of Mr.Terupt
By: Rob Buyea
It’s the start of fifth grade for seven kids at Snow Hill School each on with their own personalites and problems. Only Mr. Terupt, their new and energetic teacher, seems to know how to deal with them all. He makes the classroom a fun place, even if he doesn’t let them get away with much . . . until the snowy winter day when an accident changes everything–and everyone.

Mr.Terupt Falls Again
By: Rob Buyea
( A companion to Because of Mr.Terupt)
Fifth-grade was full of unforgettable events for Mr. Terupt and his class at Snow Hill School. Seven students were particularly affected by Mr. Terupt. Now those seven students are back, and they’ve been granted the rare opportunity to send one more year with their beloved teacher before they graduate from elementary school.It’s a roller coaster of a year as Mr. Terupt helps his students be the best they can be–and enlists their help to pull off an extra-special project. But will there be a happy ending for all?

The Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell
By: Chris Colfer
Alex and Conner Bailey’s world is about to change once leave their world behind through the mysterious powers of a cherished book of stories, and find themselves in a foreign land full of wonder and magic where they come face-to-face with the fairy tale characters they grew up reading about.

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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