Opportunity Details
Sort, Stamp and Pack Free Books for Kids
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Join Brooklyn Book Bodega to volunteer at our Book Hub, 141 Flushing Avenue at Brooklyn Navy Yard for onsite sorting and stamping books. Volunteers 18+ welcome and ages 13-17 with guardian consent. Check out our website for all the details and how to sign up for our weekday and weekend sorting/stamping and events: https://www.brooklynbookbodega.org/volunteer
Brooklyn Book Bodega increases the number of 100+ book homes in Brooklyn. Research shows that households with 100+ books boost life outcomes for children and adolescents.
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Why 100 Books? In a research study of 42 countries, the quantity of books in homes was the second most important predictor of reading performance. In fact, having about 100 books in the home yielded a reading performance 1.5 years higher than those with fewer books. |
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Youth
Families, Low-income communities
Age Minimum (with Adult): 13+, Minimum Age:13+
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