BOOKISH BEGINNING

Inspiring Impactful Change

Did y0u know?

Facts and Statistics by dosomething.org & worldliteracyfoundation.org

1 in 4 children grow up without learning how to read in the United States.

≈ 66% of students that read below grade level by fourth grade will end up in jail or on welfare.

The low literacy rate in the United States costs the economy $1.19 trillion every year.

Our Mission

At Bookish Beginning, our purpose is clear: to promote literacy by reading to kids and young adults while donating books. We believe in the transformative power of storytelling, shaping young minds and opening doors to new worlds. We work steadfastly to foster a passion for reading that cuts across generations. Join us in empowering and inspiring the upcoming generation of scholars and dreamers. One page at a time, we're constructing a better future together.

How We Help

Book Donations

collecting book donations &

delivering to those in need

Reading with kids

to improve their reading skills &

foster learning

Motivational Write-ups

provide support for caregivers

to encourage kids to read