One Joplin announced on Wednesday that the non-profit is holding a book resource drive this month.
KRPS’s Fred Fletcher-Fierro has more.
Literacy impacts every aspect of a child’s future, including employment opportunities. On average, a low-income household has between zero and three age-appropriate books for children.
A resource drive is being held this month to collect new and gently used children’s and young adult books as well as supplies needed by Joplin Parents as Teachers. Items can be dropped off at any participating location or purchased from the Amazon Wish List and shipped directly to One Joplin. Over 6,000 books were collected through the drive in 2023.
According to One Joplin Executive Director, Nicole Brown, “Books were labeled with a QR code and weblink to encourage parents to explore free local adult and children’s literacy resources. What better motivator for a parent to consider improving their literacy skills than a child asking to be read a story?”
Donated items will be used in Parents as Teachers' home visits. Books will be distributed to area families with information about children and adult literacy resources.
You can drop off items at Joplin City Hall, the city’s health and police departments in addition to the Joplin Public Library.
View the complete list of drop off locations at onejoplin.com/resourcedrive
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