Join Leah in support of Pratham USA Readathon 2015 (Phoenix)

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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

Video Update

Hi this a video update I am posting today

Hatchet

This book is about a boy who is on a plane and is Ina plane crash. He is lost and alone in a Canadian jungle with a hatchet which his mother had gifted him with.

Lost and found

This book is about twins jay and ray. When they join a new school , one of the twins is accidentally not enrolled.the twins have fun taking turns going to school and switching places with each other

Tintin- the land of black gold

Tintin goes to a country with lots of natural oil to investigate why the fuel causes explosions. He is helped by the captain and the Thompson Twins . It’s very funny !

Big Nate- mr popularity

Big Nate runs for the class president and wins! He then becomes arrogant and feels he can make changes in the school.but he finds out he does not do a good job and feels sad.

Big Nate strikes again

Big Nate is assigned to a school project with the smart student of the class. Gina prints pictures from the Internet and does not allow Nate to use his cartoons. The teacher does not allow her photos and big Nate saves the day by using his cartoons which he had drawn himself.!

Big Nate in a class by himself

Big Nate gets a fortune cookie saying “he will surpass all others”. He tries to do his best in all the classes but ends up getting “the most detentions in a day” . So the fortune cookie was right after all!!!

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Rarity and the curious case of charity

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Nancy Drew and hardy boys -bonfire masquerade

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The land of Elyon- the tenth city

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The kingdom of Wrenly beneath the stone forrest