Spread The Word Nevada

Programs: Kids to kids, our flagship program, reaches out to at-risk children (pre-k through 5th grade) in low income areas by providing them with new and gently used books to develop their very own "keep at home" library of books to learn from and share with their families. The program objective is to enhance the reading abilities of and instill a deep appreciation for reading during the formative stages of the at-risk student population.

breakfast with books helps instill the importance of reading with the children in partnership with their families. Each month, students and their parents, grandparents, guardians, and siblings are invited to share in a light breakfast and story reading at elementary schools we serve. Every person who attends receives not only breakfast, but a book to keep and simple outlined literacy expansion activity to take home and implement which reinforces the concepts presented during the program.

books & buddies is our reading mentorship program which partners our volunteers from southern nevada's senior centers, businesses and communities with the children attending our at-risk elementary schools. Volunteers partner individually with students to focus on further developing the child's reading proficiency, comprehension and verbal recitation skills. This program provides children with valuable one-on-one tutoring that is not available in the classroom or in the home.

books on break is a summer reading program inspiring continued learning to avoid the "summer slide and partnered with existing sites to enrich literacy access. All attendees enjoy a modeled story time and receive a book to keep at home and are encouraged to turn in a reading log in exchange for a treasure box prize. This program reinforces the importance of reading during the summertime.