These students' 101 reasons to read are OUR 101 reasons to give. The bright minds of Cozine Elementary School plus two graduates from our Readers in Training program share stories on why reading is important to them. Spread the Word Nevada is a children’s lit­er­acy non­profit, 501 (C)(3) cor­po­ra­tion, ded­i­cated to advanc­ing early child­hood lit­er­acy by plac­ing books into the hands and homes of Nevada's children in need. While devel­op­ing a love of read­ing, these libraries pro­mote future aca­d­e­mic achieve­ment and self-confidence, which impacts life­long success. Since 2001, Spread the Word Nevada has dis­trib­uted more than 7 mil­lion gen­tly used and new books to more than 1 million low-income youth in Nevada.

Meet Maile Gove, a bilingual flying trapeze performer in Cirque du Soleil's Mystère and a volunteer mentor with Spread the Word Nevada’s Books & Buddies program. In this powerful story, Maile shares her journey mentoring a young student from Cuba who arrived in Las Vegas speaking very little English, and how weekly reading sessions helped build confidence, connection, and a love of learning. Books & Buddies pairs caring volunteer mentors with struggling readers across the Las Vegas valley to provide encouragement, consistency, and one-on-one support. No teaching experience is required — just patience, positivity, and a passion for helping children succeed. Mentoring takes place at five elementary schools throughout Southern Nevada. Mentor Requirements: ✅ Attend a one-time orientation ✅ Commit at least 1 hour per week ✅ Be at least 16 years old ✅ Complete a background check Learn more and become a mentor today: https://spreadthewordnevada.org/programs/books-and-buddies/ Spread the Word Nevada is a children’s lit­er­acy non­profit, 501 (C)(3) cor­po­ra­tion, ded­i­cated to advanc­ing early child­hood lit­er­acy by plac­ing books into the hands and homes of Nevada's chil­dren in need. While devel­op­ing a love of read­ing, these libraries pro­mote future aca­d­e­mic achieve­ment and self-confidence, which impacts life­long success.

Join the Caba family as they dive into a pirate-themed alphabet adventure in this heartwarming Readers in Training moment with Spread the Word Nevada! Watch as this family demonstrates the power of reading together, building vocabulary, comprehension, and a lifelong love of learning. And they’re not reading alone… they have a very special, surprising friend from Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary joining in on the fun! Studies show that children who are read to at home are more likely to enter kindergarten ready to learn and become proficient readers by third grade, setting them up for success in school and beyond. This video captures exactly why shared reading is one of life’s greatest treasures. #FamilyReading #ChildhoodLiteracy #Cockatoo #PirateBook Spread the Word Nevada is a children’s lit­er­acy non­profit, 501 (C)(3) cor­po­ra­tion, ded­i­cated to advanc­ing early child­hood lit­er­acy by plac­ing books into the hands and homes of Nevada's chil­dren in need. While devel­op­ing a love of read­ing, these libraries pro­mote future aca­d­e­mic achieve­ment and self-confidence, which impacts life­long success.

Kids to Kids is the heart of Spread the Word Nevada, our flagship program that puts the power of reading directly into the hands of children. Every month, students in our partner schools get to pick a brand-new book to call their own. Just imagine the spark in a child’s eyes when they find a story that speaks to them. That simple moment of choice can light a lifelong fire for reading, inspiring curiosity, confidence, and independence. But here's the hard truth: Nevada is facing a literacy crisis. Right now, one in three third graders isn’t reading at a third-grade level. And we all know the saying: By third grade, you should be reading to learn, not still learning to read. There’s hope, though—and real progress. According to a study by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, schools that receive Spread the Word Nevada’s services have seen a 23.4% jump in students reading at a proficient level. That’s the power of putting books in kids’ hands. Every single month, we distribute 70,000 books to children who need them most. Since 2001, we’ve reached over 1.5 million students. We're proud of the impact we’ve made, but we’re not done yet. Thousands of children across Nevada still don’t have access to the books and encouragement they deserve. They’re waiting. They’re counting on us. You can help. Give the gift of reading by supporting Spread the Word Nevada. https://spreadthewordnevada.org/get-involved/donate-today/ Together, we can change lives—one book, one child, one month at a time. Spread the Word Nevada is a children’s lit­er­acy non­profit, 501 (C)(3) cor­po­ra­tion, ded­i­cated to advanc­ing early child­hood lit­er­acy by plac­ing books into the hands and homes of Nevada's chil­dren in need. While devel­op­ing a love of read­ing, these libraries pro­mote future aca­d­e­mic achieve­ment and self-confidence, which impacts life­long success.

Did you know reading readiness begins at birth? 👶📖 Readers in Training (RIT) is Spread the Word Nevada’s early literacy program for children ages 0-5, helping them develop a love for reading and prepare for kindergarten success! 📚 Children enrolled in RIT receive: ✅ New, age-appropriate books mailed monthly ✅ Reading tips & activities for parents & caregivers ✅ Quarterly small group storytimes & training 💡 Give your child a head start! Sign up today: 👉 spreadthewordnevada.org/readersintraining 📖 About Spread the Word Nevada: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we’ve distributed over 8 million books to 1 million+ low-income children since 2001. Our mission is to advance early childhood literacy, giving kids the tools to succeed in school and beyond. 📢 Join us in building a brighter future—one book at a time! Like, share & subscribe to support literacy! #EarlyLiteracy #KindergartenReady #ReadersInTraining #ChildrensBooks #ReadingMatters #Nonprofit

Spread the Word Nevada has launched a brand-new and improved website! Visit spreadthewordnevada.org to explore our refreshed look, easier navigation, and enhanced features, all designed to better support our mission of promoting children's literacy. Spread the Word Nevada is a children’s lit­er­acy non­profit, 501 (C)(3) cor­po­ra­tion, ded­i­cated to advanc­ing early child­hood lit­er­acy by plac­ing books into the hands and homes of Nevada's chil­dren in need. While devel­op­ing a love of read­ing, these libraries pro­mote future aca­d­e­mic achieve­ment and self-confidence, which impacts life­long success.

Despite having distributed more than 7 million free books to children in need since our inception in 2001, Spread the Word Nevada lacks the infrastructure to serve the many more thousands of children in Nevada that need our services. Explore our capital campaign to secure our new forever home in the heart of Las Vegas - https://spreadthewordnevada.org/forever-home/ Spread the Word Nevada is a children’s lit­er­acy non­profit, 501 (C)(3) cor­po­ra­tion, ded­i­cated to advanc­ing early child­hood lit­er­acy by plac­ing books into the hands and homes of chil­dren within Nevada’s at-risk, low income com­mu­ni­ties. While devel­op­ing a love of read­ing, these libraries pro­mote future aca­d­e­mic achieve­ment and self-confidence, which impacts life­long success. Since 2001, Spread the Word Nevada has dis­trib­uted more than 7 mil­lion gen­tly used and new books to more than 830,000 low-income youth in Nevada.

Every child deserves the gift of literacy. Yet, for many children in the state of Nevada, access to books remains out of reach and children who are unable to read proficiently by third grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school. They deserve better. Nevada deserves better. There’s an easy way you can play a vital role in changing a child’s life - Become a monthly donor with Spread the Word Nevada. Your monthly donation of just $20 provides 10 beautiful books to local children in our own community. Even small contributions add up to create a lasting impact. In addition to reoccurring book distributions to over 70 schools across the Clark, Washoe, and Elko County, Spread the Word Nevada hosts family read-along events, provides one-on-one mentoring with struggling readers, and even trains our young readers aged birth-to-five. Your donation will help us to provide these consistent services to children in need. Together, we can change lives, one book at a time. TO BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR, VISIT: https://spreadthewordnevada.org/monthlygiving/ #books #nonprofit #lasvegas Spread the Word Nevada is a children’s lit­er­acy non­profit, 501 (C)(3) cor­po­ra­tion, ded­i­cated to advanc­ing early child­hood lit­er­acy by plac­ing books into the hands and homes of chil­dren within Nevada’s at-risk, low income com­mu­ni­ties. While devel­op­ing a love of read­ing, these libraries pro­mote future aca­d­e­mic achieve­ment and self-confidence, which impacts life­long success. Since 2001, Spread the Word Nevada has dis­trib­uted more than 7 mil­lion gen­tly used and new books to more than 830,000 low-income youth in Nevada.