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What is the Readathon?
Pratham USA Readathon 2013 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.
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.

Book list

Posted on October 21

1) Click, Clack, Moo Cows that Type
by Doreen Cronin
pictures by Betsy Lewin

2) My Personal Space

3) Good Night Gorilla
by Peggy Rathmann

4) Just Going to the Dentist
by Mercer Mayer

5) I’m a Caterpillar
by Jean Marzollo
pictures by Judith Moffatt

6) I Spy animals
by Jean Marzollo
pictures by Walter Wick

7) I Spy Little Toys
by Jean Marzollo
pictures by Walter Wick

8) I Love You All the Time
by Jessica Elin Hirschman & Jennifer Elin Cole
pictures by Bonnie Bright

9) The Foolish Turtle
by Richard Buckley
pictures by Eric Carle

10) The Big Red Stop Sign
by Norman Bridwell

11) Shadow Play
by Paul Fleischman
pictures by Eric Beddows

12) Lunch
by Denise Fleming

13) Corduroy
by Don Freeman

14) How do Dinosaurs go to School
by Jane Yolen
Mark Teague

15) Chicka Chicka Boom Boom
by Bill Martin, Jr. & John Archambault
pictures by Lois Ehlert

16) That Yucky Love Thing
by Victoria Ball
pictures by Michael Catchpool

17) Oh, Harry!
by Maxine Kumin
pictures by Barry Moser

18) What Is in the Box?
by Lucy McClymont
pictures by Lindy Burnett

19) Chameleon, Chameleon
by Joy Cowley
pictures by Nic Bishop

20) What is a Thought? (A Thought is a Lot)
by Jack Pransky & Amy Kahofer
pictures by T.M. Dusablon

21) The Three Friends And the Leaves
by Tomie dePaola