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Literacy Enrichment for All Ages!
Our goal is to build a foundation for success!
Our programs and resources are for all who want to develop better
reading, writing and communication skills.
Why our Literacy Programs
According to the statistics
~ Over 40 million adult Americans can’t read.
~ Over 52 million adult Americans can only read to the grade 5 level.
~ Three out of four people on welfare and in prisons cannot read.
~ The future number of prison beds is determined by literacy statistics at the elementary level.
~ The ability to read and write directly affects the high school drop out rate, unemployment rate and likelihood of entering the juvenile prison system.
According to statistics from the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP)
~ By the time students reach grade 11, their literacy proficiency level drops to about 72%. That means 28% of our high school students, soon to be graduating, are reading below the basic proficiency level.
The first national study done by Annie Casey Foundation found that 3rd grade reading skills directly affect high school graduation. Twenty-three percent (23%) of those children in the 3rd grade reading below the basic proficiency level drop out of high school.
Our programs will help students improve their literacy skills.
In addition to reading, writing and vocabulary skills, they include
math, organizational and collaborative learning skills.
And, most important, in our eyes, they build self-esteem.
Why our books
Picture books reach all ages. Remember, “A picture speaks a thousand words”. Our books can reach all children, verbal or nonverbal, literate or illiterate. They visually will hold the attention of many.
While our books are appropriate up to the 5th grade reading level, considering the statistics, they reach a much wider population. We know the importance of reading to our children. Our books are appropriate “for all ages”. Grandparents love to read to their grandchildren…as long as they can read.
Why our Book Club
TTBCC (TM) - The Traveling Book Club for Children was started so that businesses could join AMITY Publications in improving literacy in our communities around the world. We know that if we can get books into the hands of children, they will read them. We know the more they read, the more they learn. We know the more they learn, the more likely they will be successful adults. So, we are inviting individuals, businesses and organizations to join our efforts and be recognized for their support of literacy. Click here to go right to our book club page.