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Books for Collier Kids improves more than reading skills
When Collier County students went back to school a few weeks ago, some lucky young people brought reading skills kept sharp over the summer thanks to a longtime non-profit organization. Books for Collier Kids proactively came to the students when they attended the popular Hot Summer Nights events sponsored by the Collier County Sheriff’s Office around the county. Amid the festive mix of safe and supervised games, music, movies and snacks, deputies helped students select … Continue reading →
Collier County nonprofit offering free books to combat summer slide
Access to books is one of the most important factors affecting childhood literacy. Launched in 2005, Books for Collier Kids has distributed nearly 1.5 million new and personalized books to pre-K, kindergarten, first- and second-grade students in-need to enhance literacy development. Sallie Williams, Books for Collier Kids Board Chair, says the organization started with a goal to help address the issue of “Summer slide,” where she says children lose 30% or more of their reading skills over … Continue reading →
Books for Collier Kids partners with CCSO for Hot Summer Nights
Books for Collier Kids, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a steady stream of new books to children in low-income families throughout Collier County, is partnering with the Collier County Sheriff Office to distribute books to children during Hot Summer Nights events this June and July. “We’re excited to collaborate with CCSO for Hot Summer Nights 2022 because getting books into the hands, homes and hearts of children is crucial, especially during the summer months,” … Continue reading →
Community Foundation teams with Books for Collier Kids
The Joy of Reading Books for Collier Kids is expanding its impact with the help of the Community Foundation. Books for Collier Kids provides free books to pre-kindergarten through second-grade students at Title 1 Collier County elementary schools, where 75 percent or more of the students’ families are financially disadvantaged. A Collier Community Foundation grant is helping Books for Collier Kids expand its program to Big Cypress Elementary School. According to Collier County Public Schools, … Continue reading →
