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Many families with young children in our community do not have money to spend on things like new books for their children.
Children who are not exposed to literature are put at a disadvantage, as they do not hear as many words and may develop linguistic skills at a slower pace. This is especially relevant in Tallahassee, Florida as made clear in the statistics below.
Poverty in Tallahassee
Poverty in Tallahassee
26.4% of the population in Tallahassee falls below the national poverty line. Much of this population includes families with young children.
Lack of Children's Books
Lack of Children's Books
61% of those low income families have no children’s books at all in their homes.
Exposure to Literature
Exposure to Literature
If children can be exposed to reading 3 times weekly, studies show that they are 50% more likely to score in the top 25%.
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