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The "Gift of Literacy" was established in 2006 as a partnership between Rotary Clubs of Springfield, Or., Springfield School District, and local corporate sponsors. The mission of the program is to make a positive impact on young readers. The program introduces every first grader in the District (approx 950) to 10 selected books. During the spring session, the kids read all ten books and choose the one book they want to keep. The books are free to the kids. The program culminates with an event at the local community college. The kids are bussed to "college", receive their book,book bag, and study supplies,attend group readings with authors and local celebs, have a bag lunch, and return to school. See www.gift of literacy.org.

The "Gift of Literacy" was established in 2006 as a partnership between Rotary Clubs of Springfield, Or., Springfield School District, and local corporate sponsors. The mission of the program is to make a positive impact on young readers. The program introduces every first grader in the District (approx 950) to 10 selected books. During the spring session, the kids read all ten books and choos... More