Book Buddies

Building Readers, One Book Buddy at a Time

Each week,  Federation-trained volunteers  provide one-on-one reading practice with 2nd-grade students at Blackham School in Bridgeport, creating an experience around books that is positive and enjoyable. Teachers select students  “on the cusp” of reading proficiency who would benefit from individual attention, exposure to good books, and great role models who will help them develop the motivation to learn to read. The result – self-confidence, early literacy and critical-thinking skills, coupled with relationships that help build a life-long love of reading.

Interested in becoming a Book Buddy? Contact Stacy Kamisar.