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Join Rohan in support of Pratham USA Readathon 2016 (Dallas-Ft. Worth)

Rohan

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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.

Thanks to Mia for taking up my challenge

Posted on November 21

Thanks a lot to dear friend Mia !! who participated in my challenge/

here are the books she read for the challenge.

Magic Treehouse Series by Mary Pope Osborne
#4 Pirates Past Noon
#5 Night of the Ninjas
#6 Afternoon on the Amazon
#7 Sunset of the Sabertooth
#8 Midnight on the Moon
#9 Dolphins at Daybreak
#10 Ghost Town at Sundown
#11 Lions at Lunchtime
#12 Polar Bears Past Bedtime
#13 Vacation Under the Volcano
#14 Day of the Dragon King
#15 Viking Ships at Sunrise
#16 Hour of the Olympics

Rohan this week read the following books .. he went and got them on Saturday (we have a newly rennovated library in town and they had awesome activities al day around in the library) .. By Monday he had finished all the books he issued :-
1. NGC kids volcanoes
2. cat in the hat High/Low?where did it go?
3. who discovered america
4. cat in the hat can you see a chimpanzee?
5. Ricky Ricotta’s and his mighty robot and the naughty night crawlers from neptune
6. Experiments you can do in your backyard
7 cat in the hat :a whale of a tale
8 A to Z mysteries : invisible island
9. Geronimo: valnetine’s day disaster

this weeks update

Posted on November 15

Rohan is so happy that the library re-opened.
He has so many new books to read this week
1) dinosaur hunters catherine chambers
2) your body battles a broken bone ( we really recommend reading that for the amazing microscopic picture and explanation ..)
3) Imperial china Miss frizal
4) The empty envelope a to z mysteries
5) April adventures a to z mysteries
6) the mouse and the motorcycle
7) NGC kids magazine