strives to repair the bond between kids and books, one read at a time.
mISSION
Did you know that a student who reads poorly in first grade has a 75% chance of reading inadequately in high school (Reach)? And, according to a Harvard research study, “⅔ of students who cannot read proficiently by the end of the 4th grade will end up in jail or on welfare” (Reach). In addition, 51% of higher performing 13 year old students read at least once a week, while only 28% of lower performing students of the same age read once a week (NAEP).
To combat the alarming downfall of literacy rates in kids, LitUp Kids strives to repair the bond between kids and books, one read at a time.
THE STATISTICS
of American kids are not proficient in reading by the end of third grade
>50%
of America’s fourth and eighth graders are not proficient in reading
2/3
of students met the college readiness benchmark
40%
of 13-year-olds said they never or hardly ever read for fun
31%
read with val
Read with Val is a BookTube channel that was born in Spring of 2020 with a simple goal - to share the joy of reading through 100 book talks during that summer. Little did I know that reaching that milestone would only fuel my excitement to keep going and over 350 book talks have been shared! Read with Val has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, YAYOMG! Girls Who Shine, and Owlcrate Junior magazine.
In addition, Val had the honor to interview some of her favorite authors and mentors. It's been an absolute thrill to see the channel grow and connect with fellow book lovers. Join Val on this literary adventure as we explore diverse stories, celebrate underrepresented voices, and dive into the magic of reading. Together, let's discover captivating books that will inspire, entertain, and leave a lasting impact.
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Read with Val has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, YAYOMG! Girls Who Shine, and Owlcrate Junior magazine.
