about bookkids
Research shows that children who grow up in homes with at least 20 books achieve three years more schooling than children in bookless homes (Evans et al., 2010). Kids who read for 20 minutes every day are exposed to 1.8 million words a year. By middle school, they have read more than 800 hours and will likely score 90% better than their peers.
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Approximately 34% of children in kindergarten through grade 11 in New Mexico can read at or above their grade level, which implies that 66% need to improve their reading skills. This indicates that these children require more access to books and reading opportunities outside of school. BOOKKIDS is designed to provide free books to these children so that they can practice their reading skills during their out-of-school hours.
board of directors
We are dedicated to building a community where every child has access to books and can develop their own home library. Our aim is to support Santa Fe's children and youth in developing the fundamental skills of literacy and to promote a love of reading and lifelong learning.
The Board is responsible for management of the organization, planning and staffing events, fundraising, recruiting volunteers and outreach in the community. ​
We are currently seeking new board members.