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When Kids Read, They Succeed!

Did you know that Nevada has one of the lowest literacy rates in the nation? Help us fund resources and programming to ensure that we foster a love of reading for our children.

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Volunteers Are the Heroes of Our Story!

From cleaning and prepping gently used books to distribute to Nevada's children in need to mentoring struggling readers, we offer many opportunities to give back.

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Help spark a child

We rely on the generous support of individuals, local businesses, and organizations to provide new and gently used books to children in Nevada who can't afford their own.

Your Donations Make an Impact

8 Million

Books Distributed Since 2001

70,000

Books Given Each Month to Students

1.5 Million

Students Served Since 2001

81

Adopted Nevada Elementary Schools

See the Programs That We Offer

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Kids to Kids

The flagship program of Spread the Word Nevada, providing every child in our adopted schools the opportunity once a month to select their own book to keep and build their in-home library.

Breakfast/Snack Time with Books

A before or after school program designed to encourage reading at home as a family activity.

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A child and their mentor doing reading activities for the Books and Buddies program.

Books & Buddies

Pairing of students with volunteer mentors acting as reading companions.

Readers in Training

Early intervention program serving birth to 5-year-olds.

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Our Supporters

Jon E. Cobain
United Way of Southern Nevada
Windsong Trust
Nevada Gold Mines
Credit One Bank
Bank of America
Ameriprise Financial - Lee, Langlois & Associates
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Storybook Gala

Our 22nd Annual Storybook Gala was held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the stunning ARIA Resort & Casino. ⁠Guests watched and enjoyed as we brought to life the sights and sounds of this year’s storybook classic – Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. Experience the event

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Northern Nevada

Our impact in Washoe County and Elko County

Virtual Bookstore

Support Spread the Word Nevada by purchasing books in our online book store.