Literacy levels across the U.S. have dropped significantly over the years. One out of every 4 children is growing up unable to read. This is why PPGJLI is committed to creating new pipelines to success by improving literacy rates and inspiring the next generation of leaders.

We provide youth with positive messaging and relatable characters both of which have been shown to increase literacy, address the systemic inequities associated with illiteracy, and ignite leadership potential.

We hope you will be inspired to financially support us during this season of giving.

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we have been able to donate over 15,000 diverse books to children, inspire over 5,000 children with visits to schools, and provide virtual readings to over 30,000 participants.

This offers the opportunity to create both mirrors and windows. “Mirrors” where children of color see themselves positively represented on the pages of a book. There is a sense of urgency for action when you are more likely to see a book with a black dog or black bear on the cover than a book with a Black girl or Black boy. And "windows” where all children can embrace the rich multicultural tapestry of our world.

View our 2020/2021 Annual Report to learn more about our impact.

Every $10 provides one child with a diverse book to call their own and inspires a joy for reading in their life. And thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor all gifts will be matched dollar-to-dollar, up to $20,000 this year.

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