Book ownership
changes outcomes.
The research is clear — children who own books read more, perform better, and are more likely to stay in school. But access isn't equal, and that gap has real consequences.
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Children who own books are six times more likely to read above their expected level.
National Literacy Trust
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Of children in under-resourced communities have no books at home, vs. 15% in other communities.
Annie E. Casey Foundation
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Of incarcerated individuals in the U.S. are functionally illiterate or read below a 6th grade level.
National Center for Education Statistics
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Reading level by 3rd grade is one of the strongest predictors of high school graduation and long-term outcomes.
Annie E. Casey Foundation
