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Branch out for Reading
sponsored by Treehouse Books & More
Children's Book Warehouse
What is "Branch out for Reading"?
Branch out for Reading is an incredible pledge based reading incentive program that works as a "read a thon", where over 100% of the pledges are returned back to the school and students who participate!
(to print out forms for your Branch out for Reading program, click here)
What is the Goal of the Program?
The goal of Branch out for Reading is for the participants to read, or be read to, 300 minutes or more over a two week period of time. This is an average of 30 minutes per weekday. Education experts encourage routine daily reading and recommend a minimum of 30 minutes everyday!
Who Can Participate?
This program can benefit any sized organizational group. This would include entire schools, individual classrooms, clubs, Girl or Boy Scout Troops, preschools, ECFE, church groups, home school groups, charities, businesses, etc.
Do They Go Door to Door?
Absolutely not! This program will work well seeking just those safe, mentoring friends and family members who will encourage them in their reading.
What do the Kids Get?
 They develop a reading routine, a habit of wanting to read on the road to becoming lifetime learners! They also get to select 50% of the pledges collected in free books which we provide from our bookstore. The children receive vouchers based on the amount of money they collected and if they read the minimum 300 minutes. We will bring a large display of our books to the school or organization on a specific day, and the kids can choose the books they want to take home. This program not only gets the kids reading but keeps them reading by giving them books to keep at home!
How Does the School Benefit?
Branch out for Reading has two program options. Each option returns at least 100%! The free books to the school can be used for individual classrooms, library, teacher supplies or resources. The school may also choose to donate the free book portion to a local charity or other organization or school. See the chart below.
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Option A - Books, Books, Books! 110% Return* |
Option B - Fundraiser Program 100% Return |
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50% pledges in books to participants |
50% pledges in books to participants |
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60% pledges in books to organization |
20% pledges in books to organization |
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*if pledges exceed $1,000 |
30% pledges in cash to organization |
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