Read 20 is dedicated to creating a strong community
of readers by promoting the importance of reading with
children at least 20 minutes a day.

Since 2006 Read 20 distributed over 65,000 books; interacted with  over 43,123 children; confirmed at least 23,680 adults reading with children every day and provided resources and training for 1,277 teachers in area public schools and day cares.

The following are a few success stories we have bookmarked since 2006!

GOAL: TO PROMOTE EARLY CHILDHOOD LITERACY
Successes

• Distributed more than 65,000 books through the Readmobile, Read With Me Program, Zimmermann Comprehension Workshops, reading recognition programs, and community events as well as partnering with Imagination Library
• Facilitated 700+ hours of read aloud activities for children and families across the community
• Placed eight Read 20 billboards across Hamilton County
• Encouraged area elementary schools to include reading 20 minutes everyday as part of every student’s homework assignment

GOAL: TO CREATE MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Successes

• Distributed 9,321 age-appropriate books for book nooks, reading centers, early childhood settings and other partner needs
• Provided comprehensive list of early literacy resources through the Read 20 website
• Compiled list of appropriate read aloud books for day cares
• Established volunteer job description for reading aloud with children in day
  cares
• Coordinated 95 separate events and opportunities for modeling read
  aloud techniques
• Recruited 128 read aloud volunteers through Read 20 programs
• Developed 386 partnerships with area agencies, schools, and programs

GOAL: TO ACTIVATE READ 20 MESSAGE OF READING WITH CHILDREN AT LEAST 20 MINUTES A DAY
Successes

• Provided resources and training for 1,277 teachers in area public schools
  and day care centers
• Facilitated 10 public elementary schools in implementing the Zimmermann
  Comprehension strategies in all subjects
• Replicated Zimmermann Comprehension workshop for regional school groups
• Recognized 27,560 students reading on or above grade level
• Coordinated community literacy efforts and activities in Alton Park

Read 20 would appreciate your efforts to become involved. You may contact the staff at Read 20 at:

Read 20
317 Oak Street
M L King Bldg, 109
Chattanooga, TN 37402

423.209.6190 office
423.209.6191 fax
ShulaY@HamiltonTN.gov