The experience of discovering stories across cultures, genres, themes, and formats is more likely to nurture young people’s lifelong love of reading. AOB partners with 86% of the city’s Title I schools to do just that – provide books and enrichment activities for students who may not otherwise have access to such opportunities. AOB brings authors and illustrators into classrooms, allowing students to connect with book creators from diverse perspectives during small-group sessions and deepen their understanding of these books. Every student and school receive free books, while in-school engagements go beyond the book to include other experiential learning. Through multi-session visual arts and STEM residencies, students further explore related concepts while strengthening their literacy muscles. Serving over 10,000 students and distributing 12,000+ books a year, AOB delivers a clear message: your story matters.
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