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Improving Third Grade Reading Proficiency
The My Summer Library program coordinated by the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona represents a targeted approach to reach children in Pima County and southern Arizona who attend elementary schools that are working to improve educational outcomes. The goals of My Summer Library are to improve 3rd-grade reading proficiency, build students’ home libraries and mitigate summer reading loss.
My Summer Library works to accomplish its goals by increasing access to free age-appropriate books for young students (prekindergarten to second grade) so they can build a home library, practice their literacy skills and develop a love of reading in the comfort of their home. My Summer Library also helps in mitigating summer learning loss. By making books available to keep in the home, developing literacy skills can continue through the summer break.
2025 My Summer Library Schools
Ajo Unified School District:
- Ajo Elementary, Ajo, 85321
Amphitheater Unified School District:
- Holaway Elementary, Tucson, 85705
- Prince Elementary, Tucson, 85715
Flowing Wells Unified School District
- Laguna Elementary, Tucson, 85705
Marana Unified School District
- Roadrunner Elementary, Marana, 85653
Sahuarita Unified School District
- Sopori Elementary, Amado, 85645
San Simon Unified School District
- San Simon Elementary, Sells, 85634
Sunnyside Unified School District
- Los Niños Elementary, Tucson, 85706
Tucson Unified School District
- CE Rose K-8, Tucson, 85714
- Lynn Urquides Elementary, Tucson, 85713
- Maldonado Elementary, Tucson, 85746
- Myers-Ganoug Elementary, Tucson, 85711
- Grijalva Elementary, Tucson, 85746
Adopt a School!
Classrooms:
School classrooms are selected based on student demographics and the program is focused on areas with high need. Our littlest learners require big supports to create lasting change and pave the way for future educational success. Last year, we distributed 21,600 books to 1,800 children in 18 schools. We also would like to thank 148 volunteers donating 400 hours to help children choose their 12 free books.
Cost:
One classroom of 30 children will cost $2,000 to supply students with 12 books and a tote bag.
Benefits:
- Special recognition in the First Focus on Kids e-newsletter
- Choose a classroom from our list of participating schools
- Ability to impact young children in a positive way
- Amazing volunteer opportunities
Sponsor My Summer Library’s Adopt a Classroom Program
MY SUMMER LIBRARY SPONSORSHIP
Support local students’ education. My Summer Library provides 12 free books for kids to keep for their home library.
One classroom of 30 children will cost $2,000 to supply students with 12 books and a tote bag.
Sponsorship Levels:
$2,000: One Classroom Sponsor
$4,000: Two Classroom Sponsor
$6,000: Three Classroom Sponsor
