BECOME AN IN2BOOKS PEN PAL TODAY

Help Children Write a Better Future – Become an In2Books® Pen Pal Today!

Join me in participating in an extraordinary volunteer experience.

I wanted to share with you a unique volunteer opportunity. By becoming an In2Books pen pal, you can share your heart and your intellect with a child, without leaving your home!

In2Books is a research-based online mentoring program that builds literacy and 21st Century skills in 3rd – 5th grade high-need students. It is offered by the ePals Foundation to Title 1 classrooms throughout the US. In the past decade we’ve seen countless examples of how caring adults have had a significant influence on students’ achievement, motivation and aspiration through In2Books. Students and adults become friends by reading great books together and discussing the important issues in the books via online letters. This authentic, yearlong dialogue between students and their adult pen pals motivates the student to read with greater engagement and analysis. Teachers augment the experience by teaching genres, literacy strategies, and discussion. Children and adults increase their love of learning and sharpen their reading, writing and thinking skills. It’s a win-win for everyone!

295 classrooms nationwide have signed up to participate in In2Books this fall, which means 6,000 students will be in need of a an adult pen pal!

How can you help? Become a pen pal today! Join volunteers from your community and caring organizations such as National Geographic, Deloitte, AARP, and the Corporation for National and Community Service in making a significant difference in a child’s life!

How does it work?
After passing a background check and watching a 10 min. tutorial, pen pals are matched with 3rd-5th grade students
Students and pen pals write “Getting to Know You” online letters to each other
Students select five books in different genres from lists compiled by literature experts
Students and pen pals exchange 5 online letters about important issues in the books throughout the school year, from September – June

Volunteering as an In2Books Pen Pal is Easy and Rewarding
Find all of the resources you need on Pen Pal Place® - an In2Books website that provides genre discussion topics, sample letters and coaching tips
Read intriguing books
Gain insights into the minds of children – become a better parent or mentor
Volunteer just a few hours a month at your convenience from your computer


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I participated in this program last year and signed up again this year. They are in need of more volunteers. You read a book about every 6 weeks and discuss it with the child via Internet. Its a small way to take time to make a big difference in the life of a child!

Be a blessing and be blessed,
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