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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.

Update #7

Posted on October 1

Hello Everyone!
School has been very busy lately with tests and projects.
Lately I have read
I Am the Messenger, by Markus Zusak
The Fault in Our Stars, by John Green
Both of these books had slightly higher level content but contained really deep messages despite not being super action packed.

Right now I am rereading The Lost Hero by, Rick Riordan to prepare for the last book in his series coming out next week.

Also I want to really thank everyone who has participated or donated in readathon!
I honestly haven’t been keeping up with the readathon as much as I’d like this year since this is my first year of high school and I’m in the process of adjusting. :(
Thank you for making a difference!

Update #6

Posted on September 10

School has started and with access to my school library, acquiring new books has become way easier. :)
So far I have read The Burning Sky, by Sherry Thomas

Right now I’m read The Sherlockian, a historical/realistic/mystery novel that is designed to make the reader think. I’m about 200 pages in and I expect to finish it in the next few days!

P.S-if you don’t know know who/what a Sherlockian is, learn something new and look it up ^_^

Update #5

Posted on August 5

Hello Everyone!

Right now I am rereading Ender’s Game. Even though I’ve read this book already, its been a while, and since I read Ender’s Shadow this Summer, it’ll make the experience more in depth.
Another thing is that I’m very sorry that I didn’t realize the link for the video I tried posting in the last update didn’t go through. It should show up now

Update #4

Posted on August 5

Hello Everyone!

Right now I am rereading Ender’s Game. Even though I’ve read this book already, its been a while, and since I read Ender’s Shadow this Summer, it’ll make the experience more in depth.

Update #3

Posted on August 1

Most Recently
I’ve finished a historical fiction book called Bud, Not Buddy-By, Christopher Paul Curtis. Even though the book had no drastic conflict it was still a sweet, and funny story about a boy who’s trying to find his place in the world after being orphaned. This book is good for all ages and I highly recommend it!

On another note, please watch the link below that shows Pratham doing an amazing and inspiring job educating the students with little or no reading experience. The people who teach these kids are really dedicated to their jobs and I admire them and their students so much for what they’ve accomplished in such a short period of time! Please help support or continue to Pratham by donating-remember, every bit counts no matter how small! :)

Update #2

Posted on July 26

Reading has been slow recently because of camps-

The newest book I’ve read is Beastly, by Alex Flinn
A fantasy book, the story is a creative spin off of Beauty and the Beast which I found really interesting. :)

Update #1

Posted on July 11

New Books Read

-the Book Thief- a novel about a German girl during WW2.