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An Open Book Foundation | Community Service Grants | The Rotary Foundation of Washington DC

Connecting Washington, DC-area students with authors, illustrators, and their books to build equitable access and nurture a lifelong love of reading. AOB’s programming offers a mix of literacy opportunities to students from pre-K through high school.

 

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The $5,000 grant will enable AOB to donate approximately 375 books to students, classroom collections, and school libraries in conjunction with five author or illustrator visits in DC schools where approximately 85% of the students are eligible for FARM, the federal free and reduced meals program. Each child attending the author’s or illustrator’s presentation will receive a signed book to expand their home library. In addition, AOB will donate approximately 25 signed books to school and classroom libraries for countless students to enjoy long after the event.

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