Page Turners Make Great Learners

Helping kids capture the joy of reading

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About Us

Page Turners Make Great Learners motivates and encourages students to read through a variety of supplemental experiences that support and reinforce classroom curriculum. The importance and pleasure of reading is communicated through Corporate-Sponsored Read-a-Tons, Summer Book Clubs, Book Donation Drives, and Author Visits. Page Turners Make Great Learners partners with schools throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area in providing positive reading experiences, but drawing a clean connection between the skill of reading and the wider world.

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How long has Page Turners Make Great Learners, Inc been around?

In 2003, Pass the Book aka Page Turners Make Great Learners, Inc. started with sixty members in grades three through five at Murphey Candler Elementary in Lithonia, Georgia. With the encouragement of parents and supportive teachers, the number of students nearly doubled in 2004 to one hundred thirty students in grades two through five. The outpour of requests and support of the program were received both locally and nationally. In 2005, Page Turners Make Great Learners files for 501(c)3 nonprofit status to broaden its reach in serving more students and schools.

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Mission

Page Turners Make Great Learners, Inc.’s mission is to expand children’s knowledge and understanding of the world, themselves and their unique possibilities through a love of reading. The organization seeks to help students discover the joy of reading. We envision a world in which all children will grow up to be literate, well-informed, productive and compassionate citizens.

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Program Summaries

Corporate Read-a-Thons: Local professionals visit schools throughout metro Atlanta to read books and talk about why reading matters.

Book Donation Drives: Our efforts to give students access to great books through their schools and at home.

Summer Book Club: We provide a summer book club program to strengthen reading ability and lessen learning loss.

Virtual Book Club: Elementary students attending Atlanta Public Schools, DeKalb and Fulton County Schools participated in a virtual book club hosted by Page Turners Make Learners.

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Founder

Fefe Handy

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Testimonials/Quotes

“I love seeing him read by himself and wanting to do it!”

“They don’t just read the books now. They read, discuss, and understand the books.”

“She reads on a high grade level and reads more often.”

“I just pray the program will be here next year for my son!”

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Geography

Based in Atlanta, GA

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Impact Stats

  • Served more than 22,000 children since 2003
  • Reached over 5,000 children attending Title I Schools in 2017
  • Provided over 7,000 books to deserving children and schools in 2017
  • Over 95% of students who benefit from our literacy programs receive free and reduced lunch and come from low-income families
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Contact Information

Mailing Address: Page Turners Make Great Learners, P.O. Box 7723, Atlanta, GA 30357

Email: info@pageturnersgreatlearners.org

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PB&Jers

Learn about the young readers and authors in our Page Turners Bloggers & Journalists program (PB&Jers). Meet the Authors.

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Children who don’t read can’t succeed. It’s just that simple.

Page Turners promotes shared reading experiences that engage, inspire and expand students’ knowledge of themselves and the world around them.  When books occupy a central place in a child’s world of entertainment, spirited conversations, personal discoveries and lasting learning are sure to follow.

Our Mission

Page Turners Make Great Learners, Inc.’s mission is to expand children’s knowledge and understanding of the world, themselves and their unique possibilities through a love of reading.

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Core Programming

Read-a-Thons

Book Donation Drives

Summer Book Club

Virtual Book Club

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Page Turners Make Great Learners

P.O. Box 7723, Atlanta, GA 30357

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We are with You

At Page Turners Make Great Learners, we believe that all children find themselves when they are lost in the pages of a book. In the company of beloved literary characters, mythical heroes, historical giants, or even evil archvillains, children learn about themselves and who they can choose to become. In this time of civil unrest, books have the power to enlighten, to change perspectives and to heal the wounds of hate and division. This is why Page Turners’ work is more important today than ever before.

Through our in-school book clubs, book donations and author visits, Page Turners strives to introduce children to diverse cultures and view points. For the vast majority of the students we serve, books are a luxury their families can seldom afford. More than 90% of these students are Black. Most of the books they read in school, while of undisputed literary value, do not feature characters who look like them or whose experience mirrors theirs.

Given the current civil unrest in our nation, we believe it is vital to introduce Black authors, characters, and texts to both Black and non-Black parents and children. We hope the titles listed below will spark productive conversations about racism and prejudice and lead to greater empathy, understanding and harmony.

We welcome your thoughts about these books and would love to hear more about the discussions you are having with your families and friends. You can share them on our social media platforms via LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

What affects Black communities, affects us all.

 

All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely
Dear Martin by Nic Stone
Slay by Brittany Morris
The Skin I’m In by Sharon Flake
Stamped by Jason Reynolds and Dr. Ibram X. Kendi
Blended by Sharon Draper
Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
Genesis Begins Again by Alicia D. Williams
Parker Looks Up by Parker Curry and Jessica Curry
Infinite Hope by Ashley Bryan
Love by Matt de la Pena
Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena
The Black Kids by Christina Hammonds Reed
Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
Crown by Derrick Barnes
New Kid by Jerry Craft