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Join Arjun in support of Pratham USA Readathon 2016 (Phoenix)

Arjun

550 from 6 donors 20 updates 500 goal met!
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.

Update #10

Posted on June 19

12.The kids book of Chess:by Harvey Kidder:This book teaches how to play chess and many different chess tactics such as, which piece to capture in different situations and checkmating an enemy king in only 4 moves! It also shows many tactics soldiers use in real battles.

13. The misadventures of Max Crumbly, Locker Hero by Rachel Renee Russell: This book is about middle school’er Max Crumbly who constantly gets shoved into his locker by his class-mate Doug. To pay back, Max calls Doug ”Thug”. Once Doug shoved Max into the locker on Friday. Max was stuck there for 3-day weekend. Then he used his muscles to break the back of his locker and escaped. He crawled into the vent when he saw burglars robbing the school computers and his Dad’s comic book. The burglars saw him and started gigantic manhunt for him. Meanwhile Max Crumbly went into the boys bathroom and flushed the clogged toilet accidentally. He ended dirtying his own clothes with toilet water. If you want to find out how he manages to defeat the burglars, change his dirty clothes and escape the building, please read this book.

14. The best of Indian Wit and Wisdom, Amar Chitra Katha- This book has a collection of the best Indian folktales.

15. Disney’s Ultraheroes- This story includes some of the Disney characters I know and some that I have never heard of. For example- I was not familiar with Iron Gus.