Since 2009 SCBWI writers and illustrators have helped Room to Read to spread the word about the importance of education and also raised over $140,000 to support Room to Read’s literacy and girls’ education programs.
In 2020, celebrating Room to Read’s 20th anniversary, our team of writer ambassadors will be raising funds to support the organisation’s award-winning local language publishing program, creating beautiful picture books for children who need them in Asia and Africa. Over the past two decades Room to Read has become an influential leader in the field of children’s local language book development and distribution, publishing over 1500 titles in 35 languages such as Khmer, Tamil and Swahili.
YOU CAN HELP US!
Do something at your school, or individually, as a family, or in a group such as a book club. All contributions are welcome, large or small!
· At your school, have a gold coin donation and donate the proceeds.
· Plan a 2-hour walkathon with a group and get friends to sponsor you.
· Tell your book club about Room to Read, suggest a book swap and donate the proceeds. By the way, it costs nothing to join Room to Read's book club and share our love of books with others.
If you would like to find out how to support Room to Read’s incredible work through its literacy and gender equality programs, please contact Jodi Mullen who works alongside Jennie Orchard, managing our Students helping Students and Writer Ambassador programs. Jodi.ann.mullen@outlook.com