mayor buddy's book club

Using Partnerships to Engage & Change Your Community

COMMUNITY NEEDYouth crime reduction and improving education, specifically literacy.

GOALTo increase leisure time reading for all students in Orlando by making reading fun.

TARGET GROUPStudents in 5th – 8th grade

BY THE NUMBERS1,200 student members

79% of students report an increase in leisure reading

Increase in Reading

What We Read

“What I like about Mayor Buddy’s Book Club, for one thing, is it is nice to read good books and talk with other kids my age and get insight from others. And it gives me something to do in my free time.” -Rashawn P., MBBC member

“What I like about Mayor Buddy’s Book Club, for one thing, is it is nice to read good books and talk with other kids my age and get insight from others. And it gives me something to do in my free time.” -Rashawn P., MBBC member

COMMENTS ;-)

“This has motivated my daughter even more to read and has introduced her to books she may not have chosen to read on her own. Thanks for this great program!” -Mrs. Buskirk, MBBC Parent

“This has motivated my daughter even more to read and has introduced her to books she may not have chosen to read on her own. Thanks for this great program!” -Mrs. Buskirk, MBBC Parent

“Being part of Mayor Buddy’s Book Club is really cool!”

-Daniella C. MBBC Member

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