According to the recent article “The Surprising Benefits of Early Reading” in Psychology Today, in 2023 researchers published the results of a study of more than 10,000 teens regarding reading, assessing participants over a period of years. The results, “showed that children who start reading early, for the sheer pleasure of it, develop brain structure in such a way that they improve their thinking skills, mental health, and conduct.”

Of course, here at Success Won’t Wait, this study simply confirmed what we always knew – when it comes to kids and reading, the earlier the better. Which is why, when we were approached by Dora Munoz-Ayala, Children & Families First, Team Leader at the Pulaski Early Education Center in Wilmington, Delaware about a donation for pre-K and Kindergarten students, we were thrilled to help!

So, this week, Success Won’t Wait donated more than 100 children’s books which are earmarked for the school’s unique “Bowl and a Book” event. This event allows parents or caregivers the opportunity to engage with their children by reading together while enjoying a bowl of cereal for breakfast at the school. This event is designed to emphasize the importance of reading and strengthen family involvement during school hours.

Best of all, each student will be able to take a book home after the event, to read and reread (hopefully becoming a treasured family favorite).

Many thanks to Dora Munoz-Ayala (pictured) for inviting us to be a part of this “Bowl and a Book” event!

About Success Won’t Wait

Founded in 2002, Success Won’t Wait is a not-for-profit literacy organization based in Wilmington, Delaware. Want to learn more about Success Won’t Wait’s literacy projects, how to donate used books in Delaware, or volunteer your time? Click on the About Us tab to learn more.