Why Does Book Access Matter?

We are facing a growing literacy crisis. Today in the United States, more than 30 million adults cannot read or write above a third-grade level. Studies have repeatedly shown that books in the hands of children have a meaningful impact on improving literacy. The more books in or near the home, the more likely a child will learn and love to read. But two out of three children living in poverty have no books to call their own.

The Ronda Little Free Library book-sharing box plays an essential role by providing 24/7 access to books and encouraging a love of reading in an area where books are scarce. 

For more information, please visit the Reading Is Fundamental Website: Reading Is Fundamental | Children’s Literacy Non-Profit (rif.org)