THE HARSH REALITY
The United States
The United States
The United States
One out of four children in the United States grows up without learning how to read. Louisiana's illiteracy rate is worse than the rest of the nation, and more than half of Americans between the ages of 16 and 74 cannot read above the sixth-grade level.
Louisiana
The United States
The United States
The State Department of Education reported only 39.2% of kindergarteners are reading at grade level. That number sits around 50% for first graders.
New Orleans
The United States
New Orleans
New Orleans' adult literacy rate is lower than the national average. the New Orleans Community Data Center estimates the city has a 26 percent low-literacy rate among 18 to 64 year-olds, compared to 23 percent nationally.
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Our mission is to foster a vibrant and nurturing literary community for Black women, children, and families. Founded by two young Black mothers, our book club is dedicated to the advancement of literacy and a love for reading among youth. We are committed to building connections among women through the power of literature, while also promoting positive child-parent relationships."
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We are dedicated bringing about positive change within the communities we serve. We are committed to taking the necessary steps in increasing literacy rates and helping families nurture their child's mind and love for reading.