PROGRAMS
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Ken Livingston
Director,
Get Delaware Reading Wilmington
My Very Own Library
Grade-Level Reading
Research shows that when students build their own libraries, they learn to love reading. The United Way of Delaware’s My Very Own Library program provides free, brand-new books to students so they can build a personal home library. When students can choose the books they want to call their own, they develop stronger literacy skills, which can lead to better test scores and a lasting love and joy for reading.
The program is free for participating students, thanks to generous partnerships with Scholastic®, DuPont, Global Shapers, and the University of Chicago.
During the 2020-2021 school year, over 70,000 books and 6,000 literacy kits will be provided to students attending 14 participating schools throughout New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties.
My Very Own Library
Grade-Level Reading
Research shows that when students build their own libraries, they learn to love reading. The United Way of Delaware’s My Very Own Library program provides free, brand-new books to students so they can build a personal home library. When students can choose the books they want to call their own, they develop stronger literacy skills, which can lead to better test scores and a lasting love and joy for reading.
The program is free for participating students, thanks to generous partnerships with Scholastic®, DuPont, Global Shapers, and the University of Chicago.
During the 2020-2021 school year, over 70,000 books and 6,000 literacy kits will be provided to students attending 14 participating schools throughout New Castle, Kent, and Sussex Counties.
MORE RESOURCES
FREE BOOKS
Scholastic® distributes an assortment of popular books for students to read and add to their home libraries.
FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMS
MVOL events throughout the year engage, encourage, and support families in becoming better readers.
VIRTUAL AUTHOR VISITS
Students can listen to readings from authors, professional athletes, and community leaders when and where they want.
FREE BOOKS
Scholastic® distributes an assortment of popular books for students to read and add to their home libraries.
FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMS
MVOL events throughout the year engage, encourage, and support families in becoming better readers.
VIRTUAL AUTHOR VISITS
Students can listen to readings from authors, professional athletes, and community leaders when and where they want.
MVOL Participating Schools:
Brandywine School District
- Harlan Elementary
Captial School District
- Fairview Elementary
- Townpoint Elementary
Caesar Rodney School District
- W. Reily Brown Elementary
Christina School District
- Stubbs Early Education Center
- The Bancroft School
- R. Elisabeth MaClary Elementary
- The Bayard School
Colonial School District
- Harry O. Eisenberg Elementary
- Wilmington Manor Elementary
Indian River School District
- North Georgetown Elementary
Red Clay School District
- Highlands Elementary
- William C. Lewis Elementary
- Shortlidge Academy
- Warner Elementary
GET IN TOUCH
Ken Livingston
Director, Get Delaware Reading Wilmington
MORE RESOURCES
MVOL Participating Schools:
Brandywine School District
- Harlan Elementary
Captial School District
- Fairview Elementary
- Townpoint Elementary
Caesar Rodney School District
- W. Reily Brown Elementary
Christina School District
- Stubbs Early Education Center
- The Bancroft School
- R. Elisabeth MaClary Elementary
- The Bayard School
Colonial School District
- Harry O. Eisenberg Elementary
- Wilmington Manor Elementary
Indian River School District
- North Georgetown Elementary
Red Clay School District
- Highlands Elementary
- William C. Lewis Elementary
- Shortlidge Academy
- Warner Elementary
Looking for more information on MVOL?
Get in touch with one of our team members to find out how to volunteer with or donate to MVOL.
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