BUILDING A BETTER TOMORROW ONE BOOK AT A TIME.

We are a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization on a mission to boost literacy rates in underserved communities, especially among Spanish-speaking individuals! By distributing free books, championing bilingualism, and enriching lives, we harness the incredible, transformative power of reading to inspire and uplift. Join us in this exciting journey!

About Leer para crecer

We are a passionate team of educators on a mission to ignite a love for reading in children from all cultures!

Mission

We aim to uplift underserved communities by nurturing a passion for reading and learning, offering free books, encouraging bilingual literacy, and enhancing lives through the transformative impact of stories.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

You can help us by joining our mission as a volunteer, donating books to our communities, or contributing financially to expand the reach of our programs. Every contribution brings us closer to building a better future through reading.

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Future Projects

Establish community reading programs for children and adults. Create a book donation network and develop educational workshops on literacy skills focusing on specific demographics such as Spanish speaking communities, underserved communities and low income communities.

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Objective:

To increase literacy rates in underserved communities, particularly those with Spanish-speaking populations, by distributing free books and developing inclusive educational programs.

500

Books

Donated

Reached

100

Families

Raised

$5,000

Looking to the future:

Meet the Team

Founder/Director

Valentina Pilonieta

Valentina is a bilingual teacher in South Walton, committed to cultural and linguistic diversity. She coordinated the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, promoting cultural preservation. She holds a Master's degree in Latin American Studies from FIU and creates lessons that celebrate diversity

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Program Director

Olga Galvan

Olga, a South Walton educator with a Bilingual Education degree from UT El Paso, helps diverse students excel while celebrating their native languages.

Treasurer

Cristopher Porter

Cristopher is an educator in South Walton with a degree in Hotel Management. He supports students with diverse needs and has a keen eye for financial operations due to his industry experience.

BUILDING A BETTER TOMORROW ONE BOOK AT A TIME.

About Leer para crecer

Mission

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Future Projects

Objective:

Books

Donated

Families

Looking to the future:

Meet the Team

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