Purpose: To support local STUDENTS and BUSINESSES during this period of remote learning by getting books in the hands of as many Maine children as possible.
Partners: Educate Maine is working with our network of County Teachers of the Year and Education Leaders Experience alumni to distribute books in all 16 counties. We are also supporting Maine’s independent bookstores. We know this will look different in different places, and we anticipate bringing on more partners as our efforts grow.
For information about how one school is getting books into the hands of students at this time, read on.
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
For the purpose of this challenge, we're counting every $10 donated as one book. We will share our progress regularly on our website and through our social media channels.
This one small act of generosity will make a big difference in the lives of Maine students and businesses. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Some press coverage on the challenge can be found below:
2020 Maine Books Challenge aims to get kids reading and boost local business
Educate Maine launches Books Challenge to provide books to students amid pandemic