These machines are not filled with snacks or sodas, but with food for thought - BOOKS!

 

School literacy teams build this opportunity into their school reading plan and identify a variety of ways for students to earn gold tokens for reaching individual reading goals. The Education Foundation also hosts a variety of reading challenge opportunities to encourage reading and promote friendly competition.  Every token earned allows the students to select a book of their choice from the machine.  These books become part of the students' home library collection and build a print-rich home environment. 

 

Studies show when children have books in their homes, they increase their reading proficiency and level of educational attainment.

 

• Increase students enthusiasm and engagement in reading for pleasure
• Increase student access to reading materials by building home libraries
• Increase the number of students reaching their individual reading goals
• Increase student reading proficiency

Participating schools include: 

The EFMC has a book vending machine at all traditional elementary, middle and high schools, as well as The Hope Center for Autism!

 

We are committed to keeping these machines stocked with 2,500 books per year.

 

With your support, we can make that happen! 

 

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