We take books for granted. They have a huge impact on our children.
Amy Zaslansky is the Founder of The Book Fairies, an organization dedicated to eradicating illiteracy. Since its creation in 2012, The Book Fairies have donated over 1.7 million books to underserved schools and non-profit organizations like homeless shelters and correctional facilities. The illiteracy epidemic perpetuates the cycle of poverty. Find out how Amy and her team are making a difference in these children’s lives.
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[3:00] Who is Amy and why did she start The Book Fairies? [4:40] The demand for books is way more than the amount of books that are out there. [8:25] Books are expensive. They are a luxury. [9:45] Amy and her team have distributed over 1.7 million books in six years. [12:15] Amy is on a mission to change the literacy statistics in these underprivileged neighborhoods. [13:25] How does Amy sort through the books? [16:15] What kind of feedback has Amy received from the teachers? [17:55] Amy is passionate about this because she grew up in a library herself and understands the impact reading can have on our minds. [19:15] Reading is the fundamental way people can get a job. [22:20] Amy shares a story about how her work makes such a profound impact on the people she helps. [26:55] Reading and exposure to words helps students move up in their grades. [28:55] Aren’t books outdated? What about digital? [30:50] How does Amy distribute 500,000 books a year? [34:35] Amy works with over 40 groups in the special needs community. [39:05] What’s next for Amy and The Book Fairies? [41:15] A lot of these children have never owned a book before. [45:55] $5 can provide 100 books for children.Mentioned in This Episode:
Call The Book Fairies: 516-557-6645
Email Amy: Amy@TheBookFairies.org
