First Book–Houston

The goal of this year’s Class XXI’s Project was to increase family literacy and to give children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their first new books. The class recognized that literacy is the cornerstone of a child’s intellectual, personal and cultural growth–so the collaboration was conceived. First Book–Houston is part of a national network of community volunteers dedicated to getting new books into the hands of children. Scholastic, a children’s publishing and media company, creates quality products that educate, entertain and motivate children in hopes of instilling the love of reading and learning. The partnership between LH, First Book and Scholastic Book Fairs has demonstrated that community organizations, working collaboratively can make enormous impact in helping children and families enjoy the pleasure of reading together, as well as helping to enlarge their understanding of the world around them.