Book Trust

Join us on April 2 to hear from Book Trust’s President and CEO Patience Peabody and Vice President of Program Alli Lee about the work being done to spark joyful reading experiences for students nationwide! Moderated by Vice President of Development Ben Reuler, this 30-minute conversation will inspire you to reflect on your own experiences with children’s books and learn how you can be a reading hero.

Kristin Schneider, a third-grade teacher at STEM Launch, won the 2023-2024 Book Trust Teacher of the Year Award. She was recognized for creating a welcoming classroom environment for book selection that encourages students to explore their interests and aspirations. Do you know a Book Trust teacher like Kristin who goes above and beyond in helping students discover the joy of reading? Nominate them for the 2024-2025 Book Trust Teacher of the Year Award: https://lnkd.in/eg58Ztpv

Book Trust Program Applications Now Open for 2025-2026! ?? Hello everyone! I'm excited to share that we at Book Trust are now accepting applications for our 2025-2026 school year program through April 4th. For 25 years, we've been spreading the joy and power of reading to more than 530,000 students nationwide. Now, we're embarking on an exciting new chapter. Our work is fueled by a core belief: children are more likely to sustain their engagement with books when reading becomes a shared, joyful experience. Our program not only expands book access but seeks to deepen reading engagement by putting students at the center. We support and activate the adults around a child to ensure joyful reading permeates into a young reader's life, beyond the school building. How to apply: 1) Complete the Interest Form by April 2nd to receive an Application: https://lnkd.in/g8G7_Ukb 2) Submit completed application by April 4th We've seen firsthand how creating joyful reading experiences can transform school communities. If you know educators or schools who might benefit, please share this opportunity with them! #Literacy #SchoolCommunities #BookTrust #ReadingEngagement #ReadingJoy

Honored to amplify this feature on Patience Peabody and the transformative work she’s leading in literacy and education. Grateful for voices like hers shaping the future. ?? ?? ?? #GlobalMindED #LiteracyLeadership

“I am grateful to have a career focused on making our communities more inclusive places where opportunities abound,” Book Trust President and CEO Patience Peabody shared with GlobalMindED. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eUPkcMi4

Spread the word! Incredible opportunity to get FREE books into the hands of students!

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more you learn, the more places you’ll go.” —Dr. Seuss Join us for a live conversation on April 2 to celebrate International Children’s Book Day and discover how YOU can be an everyday hero who helps children learn to read, so they can read to learn: https://lnkd.in/ef69iMUq

At Book Trust, we believe in the transformative power of joyful reading experiences. When students choose books that spark their curiosity and have meaningful moments to revisit these stories again and again, they are more likely to develop a love of reading and become enthusiastic readers.? Do you know a Title I elementary school that would benefit from the Book Trust program? Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are open through April 4. Help us spread the word! Learn more about our program and invite schools to complete the Interest Form by April 2 to receive an Application: https://lnkd.in/ejasCb65?

Psyched to moderate this discussion with 2 bada$$ leaders in the education equity space. Affording kiddos from Title 1 schools the opportunity to CHOOSE + OWN books, for free, directly connects to reading motivation & literacy. JOY is not fluffy - it matters! We are gonna riff on this for a quick 30-mins on LinkedIn Live. Come through as I put Patience Peabody & Alli Lee on the hot seat! Wed 4/2 @ noon PST. Link below. Register now. It’s free. And only 30 mins. Book Trust for the win ????.

Interested in bringing joyful reading experiences to your students for the 2025-2026 school year? Partner with Book Trust! Complete our Program Interest Form by April 2 to receive an Application: https://lnkd.in/ePgBrzRh Book Trust partners with schools and districts to expand book access and enhance the joy found in reading for students—at no cost to them or their families. We encourage anyone interested in bringing our program to their school to apply! Applications are non-binding and only take about 10 minutes to complete.