WeLoveU Foundation Donates 2,000 Books to Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital
February 7, 2019 Hackensack, NJ—The International WeLoveU Foundation (WeLoveU) in partnership with Barnes & Noble donated 2,000 books to
The Intl. WeLoveU Foundation donates books to support our country’s future
Instilling the joy of reading from a young age fosters children’s literacy, vocabulary development, and understanding of the world around us.
By definition, literacy is the ability to read and write, and currently, 67% of fourth graders in the U.S. can’t read well. If students aren’t proficient in reading by the fourth grade, there is about a 78% chance of not catching up. Statistics also show that 61% of America’s low-income families don’t have books at home. Not only children but 21% of adults in the U.S. are illiterate.Â
The Power of Reading
Did you know children’s books contain 50% more words, which children are unlikely to hear in conversation, TV, or radio? Reading or being read to from a young age is crucial in child development.
Academically, students who read or are read to can count to 20 or higher, write their name, make connections between written words and spoken language, and score higher on standardized tests. Emotionally, books provide strength and courage in difficulty, promote relaxation during stressful times, and develop a child’s imagination. Â
WeLoveU has donated thousands of books to children's hospitals
Volunteers in Delaware and New Jersey held month-long book drives, and Barnes and Noble supported with in-kind donations too. As a result, WeLoveU donated 3,600 books between the Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital in Hackensack, NJ, and Christiana Children’s Hospital in Wilmington, DE.
“What we do is not only share the books with them, but let them go home with books. I always tell parents the best thing you can do with your kids is read to them. This is a terrific start to have the resources to allow us to do that. Thank you very much for what you do and keep doing it. You’re making a difference in the world every day.”
Dr. Stephen Percy
Pediatrician
Get Involved Today
You or your company can help connect students and adults to books by partnering with the WeLoveU Foundation. Please email development@weloveuusa.org to see how we can work together.