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ADVOCATE FOR LITERACY!

HOW TO BECOME A LITERACY ADVOCATE

Since my book journey began, I've learned so much about the importance of being a literary advocate! Sharing my book journey started with me sharing my love of reading, but now I see now how important it is to try and inspire others to start their own reading journey! Unfortunately, not all kids have the access to stories and not all kids get the same opportunities to attend book events! 


There are many ways to become an advocate for literacy. Here are some examples of ways you can begin (or continue)  your path to celebrating and promoting books, reading and learning!  


  1. Invite Literacy Advocates (like me) to speak to classes.
  2. Sign up for a library card at your public library. 
  3. Attend library events. 
  4. Be a Book Fair! www.ibelieveinbookfairies.com
  5. Charter or “adopt” a Little Free Library. 
  6. Leave reviews of books you love on consumer and social network sites.
  7. Attend bookstore/Author events.
  8. Start your own Little Free Library book sharing box! www.littlefreelibrary.org
  9. Recommend books and media for purchase at your public library.
  10. Donate to a worthy book/literacy cause. See the the list of organizations below!
  11. Talk about books whenever possible!
  12. Volunteer at a local literacy organization.
  13. Donate books to libraries and schools.
  14. Help classrooms build libraries.
  15. Start a literacy podcast (Like My E Train Talks Podcast)!
  16. Host a book drive and donate the books collected.
  17. Create your own book share club.
  18. Lead a book club.
  19. Give books as gifts whenever possible!
  20. Read!


WHAT IS A LITERACY ADVOCATE?

WHAT IS A LITERACY ADVOCATE? 

A literacy advocate supports or speaks out for someone else’s educational needs or rights in reading, writing, and language. When you advocate, you may focus on one child’s needs, issues for many children, or ways to teach and learn. 


There are many organizations that promote literacy. You can find a few listed on this page below. 

Literacy championS!

My Interview With Literacy Hero & Creator of Bess The Book Bus, Jennifer Frances

 Jennifer is truly a literacy hero, changing kids' lives one read at a time, and it was an honor and privilege to speak with her on E Train Talks! Jennifer is a supercharged literacy hero and champion of the reading kind, in fact, Jennifer’s Bess the Book Bus shares around 50,000 books with kids in dozens of states across the US each year. And, in 2022, Bess the Book Bus celebrated its 20th birthday and gave away their millionth book! I have so much admiration for what Jennifer is doing and I’m beyond thrilled to have Jennifer here today to share her amazing story.  

Bess The Book Bus

My Interview With Jarrett Lerner, Author, Illustrator & Literacy Advocate!

 I had the wonderful opportunity to interview author, illustrator and literacy advocate, Jarrett Lerner! Jarrett has written and illustrated four graphic novel series! Jarret’s books feature fun and lovable characters, as well as meaningful themes like empathy, acceptance and friendship!  Aside from working on books, Jarrett spends a lot of his time advocating for literacy. He co-founded and co-organizes the #KidsNeedMentors and #KidsNeedBooks programs, and he’s the creator of Jarrett Lerner’s Creator Club. All this, plus he makes time to visit schools and libraries spreading reading joy to kids! Jarrett is definitely a literacy hero!
 

Jarett Lerner

My Interview With "Teen Author Boot Camp!"

 In this Interview, I talk with three amazing authors, who are changing the  world one book at a time! 

Heather Clark, Debut MG Author & Founder of "Tween Author Boot Camp,"   Jen Jenkins , Author & Executive Director of "Teen Author Boot Camp," and, New York Times Bestselling Author, and creator of "Book Drop," Jennifer A. Nielsen!  

Watch and learn about their literacy advocacy non-profit "Teen/Tween Author Boot Camp," and their upcoming events and partnerships! 

Find out how you can support their meaningful cause by visiting teenauthorbootcamp.com for more information! 

Tween Author Boot Camp

My Interview With Entrepreneur & Literacy Advocate, Brian Floriani!

 In this interview, I talk everything literacy with the founder of Bernie's Book Bank & FReadom USA, Brian Floriani! 

His insights were inspiring & interesting! Be sure to watch our chat to learn the ins and outs of advocating for kids in need of reads!  Check out www.freadomusa.com and www.berniesbookbank.org for more info! 

FREADOM USA

Interview with Dr. Molly Ness, Literacy Champion

In this interview, I talk with Dr. Molly Ness, a literacy advocacy champion, host of "End Book Deserts," and founder of the "Coalition for Literacy Equity!" Join the fight to end book deserts at www.drmollyness.com

End Book Deserts

Spreading Book Joy!

Actions speak louder than words, so I decided to start sharing the gift of reading with kids all over the neighborhood.  Sometimes you have to start small, but if others join the journey, the happiness spreads and the impact grows! I'm sharing book joy one neighborhood at a time! I hope you'll join me!  

ORGANIZATIONS THAT ADVOCATE FOR LITERACY

Rise Up Foundation

National Center on Improving Literacy

Rise Up Foundation

Inspiring change, one book at a time. 📚 Rise Up supports literacy projects, book donations, classroom resources & grants. 

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Bess The Book Bus

National Center on Improving Literacy

Rise Up Foundation

 Mobile literacy outreach dedicated to narrowing the academic achievement gap in asset limited communities by making the joy of book ownership a reality. 

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National Center on Improving Literacy

National Center on Improving Literacy

National Center on Improving Literacy

Your source for improving outcomes for students with literacy-related disabilities, including dyslexia.

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End Book Deserts

Coalition for Literacy Equality

National Center on Improving Literacy

End Book Deserts advocates for children in high-poverty areas who lack basic access to age-appropriate books, high-quality reading materials, and book culture. Through advocacy, fundraising, and author outreach, we strive to eradicate book deserts, get the right book into the hands of the right reader, and promote lifelong reading for all children. 

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Coalition for Literacy Equality

Coalition for Literacy Equality

Coalition for Literacy Equality

 The Coalition for Literacy Equity (CLE) works to ensure that all children have access to books and reading culture. Through programming, advocacy, research, and collaboration, we promote lifelong literacy for enjoyment, engagement, and empowerment. 

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Little Free Library

Coalition for Literacy Equality

Coalition for Literacy Equality

Little Free Library is a nonprofit that builds community, inspires readers, and expands book access through a global network of volunteer-led little libraries.

Find out more

P.S. 174

Books Like Me, Inc.

P.S. 174

We foster ❤️ of Learning Through Arts Integration ❤of Reading and Literacy ❤STEM Projects & Programs

Find out more

FREADOM

Books Like Me, Inc.

P.S. 174

Being able to read is the most critical skill for anyone who wants to fully claim and realize the freedoms America promises; this is why Freadom exists. Freadom is a social enterprise created to accelerate and amplify the awareness of and advance the cause for literacy. 


Freadom designs and sells high-quality, responsibly made apparel and products from which 100% of the net profit supports literacy initiatives throughout America.

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Books Like Me, Inc.

Books Like Me, Inc.

Books Like Me, Inc.

We collect and donate culturally relevant books to schools. EVERY child should have the opportunity to see themselves reflected in a book.


Our Mission To purposefully supply students, classrooms, and public libraries with culturally relevant children's books to progress diversity and inclusion through literature.

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First Book

Teach For America

Books Like Me, Inc.

We're a nonprofit supporting teachers and students in the USA's highest-need communities with books and educational resources. 


First Book believes that education is the best way out of poverty for children in need. We provide books and other resources to classrooms and programs serving children in need, from birth to age 18, in order to remove barriers to quality education for all kids.

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Teach For America

Teach For America

Teach For America

Teach For America is a diverse network of leaders who confront educational inequity by teaching for at least two years and then working with unwavering commitment from every sector of society to create a nation free from this injustice.  


As educators, advocates, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and community members, we fight for the aspirations of students and families.

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Book Fairies

Teach For America

Teach For America

Book Fairies around the world are hiding books for people to find, read and leave for someone else! Click on the link and find out how to become a book fairy #ibelieveinbookfairies

Find out more

Another great day of spreading book joy! 

 All dressed up with a bow and awaiting its new reader! 

 "Little Free Libraries" are the best!

Adding book treasures to little free libraries is one of my favorite things to do! 

Thank you for all the amazing book donations!

Click the link to donate books for kids!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2HIQFUWT8KK17?ref_=wl_share

I'm So Grateful for all the Donated Book Joy!

 Donate book joy, one book at a time,  to a Classroom of Kids!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2HIQFUWT8KK17?ref_=wl_share

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