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“The Cleveland Schools Book Fund is a strong partner in the district’s efforts to help our youngest students not only learn to read but to love reading. The Cleveland Schools Book Fund provides the stories that engage and delight our children expanding their imagination and curiosity while also supporting our district goals for instruction. I am committed to serving on the Oversight Board and insuring that the Book Fund is a strong partner for many years to come!”

— Eric S. Gordon, CEO Cleveland Metropolitan School District Chair, Cleveland Schools Book Fund Oversight Board

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Teacher Testimonials

We are so excited!!! Thank you soooooo much!  I just found out about this program (Read Aloud) and I will definitely be submitting many more book reports.  From the bottom of my heart and from all of my students: THANK YOU!
Syrill Sanchez and the Kindergarten Chezies & Adlai Stevenson, CMSD ( )
Yes the books arrived!  Thank you! The kiddos will be so excited when they see all the books they are getting!  As I did last, I plan to assign a "Book Nook" project for my class....
Ms. Chambers, 1st Grade, James A. Garfield ( )
Thank you so much for delivering all of the books and book bags. My students were super happy and excited. Thank you for working so hard in fulfilling so many requests. I really wanted...
Ms. Sanchez, Grade 2, Clark ( )
When I first started using the Cleveland Book fund I was explaining the program to a Kindergarten scholar and I told her that she got to have her very own library at her house...
Patricia Lovell, Speech-Language Pathologist ( )
Today we read Pete the Cat's Train Trip. I am loving how the scholars are documenting their learning.  Next time you come, I would love for you to see their work in color!
Sonya Bean, Pre-K, Anton Grdina ( )
Yes, I received the books. Thank you so much! I had a story read aloud last week on Tuesday for the parents of my students and I modeled how to engage their child during reading.   Afterwards...
Ms Sanchez, Grade 2, Clark ( )
My students were so excited about getting the books last time.  I’m pretty sure for a few of them it’s the only book they have at home.  I really appreciate it.
Meghan Metz, Intervention Specialist, Tremont Montessori, CMSD ( )

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