BOOK DRIVE
March 11 - 30, 2024
DID YOU KNOW?
A 2016 study in the Journal of Children's Literature found that children's books often feature protagonists who are upper middle class, heterosexual, nondisabled, English-speaking, and male. This lack of diversity can hinder marginalized students from connecting with the characters, impacting their engagement in learning. By ensuring representation across various identities, books can offer diverse intersectional experiences. Elementary school libraries play a crucial role in providing books that act as mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors for young readers.
This is why we need your help.
28% of the illiterate demographic in the United States comprises African American children.
This figure serves as a stark reminder of the glaring gaps in literacy rates among different demographics in our nation.
It underscores the urgency for enhanced accessibility to educational resources and opportunities for African American children, aiming to level the playing field and give them equal chances for success alongside their peers.
