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

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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.

Auggie and me Pluto chapter

I just finished reading the Pluto chapter in Auggie and me. If you read the update about wonder you would know how Auggie is. This chapter was about how much Pluto knew Auggie. At the beginning Pluto told how he knew Auggie when they were little,because he had a deformed face he did not have many friends.So they went over to their neighbors house because their neighbors had a child that was Pluto Auggie and him became best friends.A short time later they made a moms group to help the kids make friends. When they got older they started calling ”Pluto” his real name and it was Chris. When Chris got into 6th grade Him and Auggie were still friends.One day Chris left things at his house by accident so his mom would have to drop his things off at the school. But mom never came. That prevented him from doing band. He was surprised that his dad came to pick him up.His mom and dad were were not together any more. So he asked his dad where his mom was he said that she was in the hospital because she got into a car accident. His dad took Chis to the hospital to see his mom she had a broken leg she was in a wheelchair,because his mom could not walk around and move by herself his dad had to stay there to help his mom. Later that day Chris was doing his homework and did not know how to do it.So he went into the guest room to ask his dad because his mom was resting.His dad did not know how to do it either.The only person how knew how to do it was his mom but she was asleep.He started crying because he thought that it was his fault that his mom got into a car accident and broke her leg and he could not solve his math problem.Auggie’s mom called to see how his mom was doing on Chirs’s phone.After she saw that he was crying she gave the phone to Auggie so he could calm him down and help him with the math problem. In the end they solved the math problem and had a good night.

Magic tree house Mummies in the morning

Magic tree house mummies in the morning was about Jack and Annie going to Ancient Egypt who to find a dead queen who needs their help to find the book of the dead, so Jack and Annie help the ghost find the book. There was a black cat who was helping them along the way.They found writing on the wall and they were wondering what it said so they asked the ghost queen to help them so they drew the drawings out in the air and together they found out what it means. After they found out what it meant they went in deeper into the pyramid they went into the room and found a boat a clay jug and a folded cloth inside was a scroll and told the queen. then they got lost but the cat helps they find their way out and they go home.

Magic tree house midnight on the moon

I have finished reading another book it was called Magic tree house midnight on the moon. The book was about Jack who is 8 and Annie his 7 year old sister who found a magic tree house that can take them any place they wish for. In this book Jack and Annie go to the moon. Annie wakes up Jack and says let’s go to the tree house.Jack says in the middle in the night.Annie begs Jack to get so Jack gets up 5mins later, and the go to the tree house.When they got to the top they wished to go to a place they had brought a flashlight, but then Annie says I wish we could go there.In a flash they are in a moon base that was on the REAL MOON.When they found out they were on the moon and they found where to get their space suites they went on the moon.They were trying to find the 4th M thing to free the person who got the books and made the tree house.when they were on the moon they saw a person walking towards them.They asked the person knows where to find a gold bottle Jack and Annie found the bottle and went back to the tree house and went back to the place where the tree house was.When they were placing the bottle with the 3 other thing they found a letter that said I was the person. Jack and Annie looked at each other and said that was Morgan,and then Morgan came. After meting Morgan they went home and went back to bed.

Wonder

I read this book and I am going to tell you about.
Wonder is about a boy who has a that is deformed face. he did not want to go to school.When he went to school everyone made fun of him,and did not want to touch him or be his friends.Towards the middle of the book he started to make friends.When he had to get hearing aids some people made fun of him,but some people thought the were cool.At the end they went to 5th grade camp.When his friend wanted to go the the restroom he took his friend there.But there was a long line,so they went to the woods.They went to the woods,but 6th graders were there. The were chasing they around the wood and Auggie lost his hearing aids but then they found their way back to camp.The Auggie’s dog died of old age.After the 5th graders had graduation.