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"...The Region III Comprehensive Center (R3CC) at The George Washington University�s Center for Equity and Excellence in Education is responding to the President�s call. Through its mission to improve teaching and learning so that all children can achieve high standards, the Center has initiated a collaborative effort with Literacy Volunteers of America to develop Help a Child Learn to Read. This manual is intended for those who are willing to spend time, thought, and effort to help young children learn to read..."

–Charlene Rivera, Ed.D.
Executive Director and Senior Research Scientist, Center for Equity and Excellence in Education, The George Washington University


"Help A Child Learn to Read, in the right hands, can change the world."

–Walter Anderson
Editor, PARADE magazine
Longtime literacy advocate


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"What a fantastic book...Get it, read it, and begin using it immediately! Help A Child Learn to Read...has the potential to become the best book for educating those who are crying out for help!"

–Tom Harken
Former adult literacy student
Winner, 1992 Horatio Alger Award


Produced By
Region III
In cooperation with
LVA Literacy Volunteers
of America, Inc.
P.O. Box 6506
Syracuse, NY 13217


How to Order

ISBN 0-930713-97-4 - Stock #49005

Help a Child Learn to Read 3 Ways to Order:

  1. MAIL:
    Literacy Volunteers of America, Inc.
    1320 Jamesville Ave., Syracuse, NY 13210

  2. FAX: (315) 472-0002

  3. PHONE:
    (800) 582-8812
    9am - 5pm (Eastern)

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Help a Child cover    A Letter from Marsha Tait
Chapter 1    Chapter 2    Chapter 3     Chapter 4    Chapter 5
What the Experts are Saying...     How to Order