With a donation of 10,000 books to Read LA! Storytime, Scholastic joins Families In Schools in supporting young children affected by wildfires in Los Angeles County. This initiative, alongside contributions from Paperpie, will distribute over 13,000 books, offering comfort and literacy resources to preschoolers and elementary students. Trained volunteers will lead storytime sessions to help children find emotional solace through reading.
“Scholastic is proud to collaborate with Families In Schools to bring quality books to children affected by the wildfires. Research from the Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report shows that storytelling and reading are powerful tools for enhancing student mental health and positive self-esteem,” said Billy DiMichelle, senior vice president of Scholastic’s Brand Marketing & Corporate Social Responsibility. “These books not only play a vital role in helping young learners regain a sense of stability and comfort during this challenging time, but also foster continued learning and resilience through access to stories.”
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Photo courtesy of Families in Schools.