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Literacy and Justice 4 All

Building minds, Breaking barriers

Literacy and Justice 4 All is a non-profit organization committed to combating systemic racism within underprivileged communities. Literacy and Justice 4 All seeks to address the link between low literacy rates and incarceration. We believe that literacy is a human right. Literacy and Justice 4 All ensures students, of all backgrounds, enrolled within Brockton Public Schools at the elementary age are able to have this human right. Literacy and Justice 4 All does so, through book drives, hands- on reading sessions, and community events. Literacy and Justice 4 All recognizes the historical and racial roots low literacy has in urban communities, especially among African American children.

Why Our Mission Matters

What is Systemic Racism? What is the School to Prison Pipeline?

Systemic racism can be defined as ingrained policies and practices that disadvantage people of color. African Americans are largely affected by systemic racism. In education, this has led to the "school-to-prison pipeline" where Black and Brown youth are disproportionately pushed out of school and into the criminal justice system. Factors that contribute to the “school-to-prison pipeline” are: unequal school funding, harsh disciplinary practices (expulsion), and limited access to early literacy support. There are powerful statistics demonstrating the connection between systemic racism, low literacy rates, and high incarceration within the Black and Brown community.

Black students are three times more likely to be suspended or expelled than white students according to the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights —--> Student who have been suspended are more likely to be held back a grade and drop out of school

High school dropouts are 63% more likely to be incarcerated than their peers with four-year college degrees.

According to Early Warning, the process of dropping out begins long before high school It stems from loss of interest in middle school, often triggered by retention in grade…and that, in a great many cases, is the result of not being able to read proficiently as early as fourth grade.

According to data from NAEP in 2019, only 18% of black fourth grader were at or above proficiency reading levels.

How does systemic racism effect our community?

What is Systemic Racism? What is the School to Prison Pipeline?

In Brockton, a predominantly Black and Brown community, systemic inequalities in education are abundant. Funding shortages in local schools lead to larger class sizes and fewer resources, which hinder academic success.

Students of all races in the Brockton Public School system are affected by this systemic adversity. Literacy and Justice 4 All simply recognizes that Black and Brown people are more likely to live in low funded underprivileged communities, affecting the literacy rates of their youth.

21 % of Black families in Brockton live below the poverty line, which is closely linked to lower literate rates.

60% of low-income families have no children’s books in the home.

Nearly 70% of fourth-graders in the USA read below grade level. 82% of these children are from low-income homes.

What we do to combat it?

At Literacy and Justice 4 All, we are dedicated to fostering a love of reading and enhancing literacy among children in grades k through 4. By working directly with children to curate a list of books they truly enjoy, we help ensure they have access to books they are excited to read - according to Scholastic, "59% of infrequent readers agree they have trouble finding books they like.” Children read more when they have books they love. To support this we hold book drives, welcome donations, and maintain an Amazon registry to provide low income families with books tailored to their child's interest.

What can you do?

What we do to combat it?

Donors make our work possible. With the help of donors we can break the cycle of systemic racism and low literacy in our community. Your contributions help us provide books that children love, support literacy programs, and expand access to resources for low-income families. By giving, you empower children to build the skills they need to succeed, reducing the barriers that led to inequalities and high incarceration rates. Every dollar brings us closer to ensuring every child has the tools to thrive and the chance at a brighter future.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at literacyjusticeforall@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Who can benefit from Literacy and Justice 4 All services?

Our services aim to support children and families in the Brockton community, particularly those facing literacy barriers. Children of all ages, especially those in elementary school, can benefit from our free book distribution and community events. Additionally, parents and caregivers can benefit from our resources. Our free book distribution and community events equip parents and guardians with the tools needed to assist their child’s literacy journey. Ultimately, our goal is to equip every child, regardless of race or background, with the literacy skills they need to succeed in life.

What type of services does Literacy and Justice 4 All offer?

Literacy and Justice 4 All offers free book distribution, hands-on reading sessions, and community events. We provide interactive reading sessions at schools and local organizations, helping our children develop essential literacy skills. Additionally, we host community events like book bingo and bring-a book dinners to engage families and promote literacy and community. Through these services, we aim to break the cycle of low literacy and high incarceration in our community, gifting children with skills they need to succeed.

How are the funds from the GoFundMe used?

The funds raised through our GoFundMe campaign helps us purchase books for children in our community. The books we purchase are from a curated wishlist created by children in the community. Additionally, funds will support our hands-on reading initiatives, where we provide interactive reading sessions at schools and local organizations. Your donations will also sustain our community events, book drives, and community outreach and advocacy. Overall, donations will fund our work, directly impacting children literacy development and help them achieve academic success and a brighter future.

Ways to Help

Visit Our GoFundMe

Donate Your New or Gently Used Books

Shop Our Amazon Registry

Support our mission through our GoFundMe campaign! Your donations will help provide books, sustain our book drives, assist our hands- on reading sessions, and fund our community events. Every contribution makes a lasting impact!

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Shop Our Amazon Registry

Donate Your New or Gently Used Books

Shop Our Amazon Registry

Our Amazon Registry is a curated list of books handpicked by children in our community- books they absolutely love! We believe that when children are excited about the books they read, their literacy development flourishes. Your support helps bring these beloved books into their hands, empowering them to succeed and thrive.

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Donate Your New or Gently Used Books

We'd love to see you at one of our book drive events. Visit our local libraries, The Brockton Public Libraries, to donate your new and gently used books.

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Events

December 4th-30th

Book Drive

All day

Brockton Public Library 304 Main St, Brockton, MA 02301 West Branch Library 540 Forest Ave Brockton MA 02301 East Branch Library 54 Kingman St Brockton MA 02302

Event Details

December 4th-30th

Book Drive

We invite you to join us for a special Book Drive Event at our local libraries, hosted by Literacy and Justice 4 All! This event is a wonder...

Event Details

All day

Brockton Public Library 304 Main St, Brockton, MA 02301 West Branch Library 540 Forest Ave Brockton MA 02301 East Branch Library 54 Kingman St Brockton MA 02302

Literacy and Justice 4 All

Join the Fight Against Systemic Racism

Literacy and Justice 4 All

Building minds, Breaking barriers

Why Our Mission Matters

What is Systemic Racism? What is the School to Prison Pipeline?

What is Systemic Racism? What is the School to Prison Pipeline?

What is Systemic Racism? What is the School to Prison Pipeline?

How does systemic racism effect our community?

What is Systemic Racism? What is the School to Prison Pipeline?

What is Systemic Racism? What is the School to Prison Pipeline?

What we do to combat it?

What we do to combat it?

What we do to combat it?

What can you do?

What we do to combat it?

What we do to combat it?

Frequently Asked Questions

A Photo Gallery of Our Work Coming Soon.....

Ways to Help

Visit Our GoFundMe

Donate Your New or Gently Used Books

Shop Our Amazon Registry

Shop Our Amazon Registry

Donate Your New or Gently Used Books

Shop Our Amazon Registry

Donate Your New or Gently Used Books

Donate Your New or Gently Used Books

Donate Your New or Gently Used Books

Events

December 4th-30th

Book Drive

All day

December 4th-30th

Book Drive

All day

Contact Us

We'd be happy to hear from you!

Literacy and Justice 4 All

Literacy and Justice 4 All

Join the Fight Against Systemic Racism

Literacy and Justice 4 All

Building minds, Breaking barriers

Why Our Mission Matters

What is Systemic Racism? What is the School to Prison Pipeline?

What is Systemic Racism? What is the School to Prison Pipeline?

What is Systemic Racism? What is the School to Prison Pipeline?

How does systemic racism effect our community?

What is Systemic Racism? What is the School to Prison Pipeline?

What is Systemic Racism? What is the School to Prison Pipeline?

What we do to combat it?

What we do to combat it?

What we do to combat it?

What can you do?

What we do to combat it?

What we do to combat it?

Frequently Asked Questions

A Photo Gallery of Our Work Coming Soon.....

Ways to Help

Visit Our GoFundMe

Donate Your New or Gently Used Books

Shop Our Amazon Registry

Shop Our Amazon Registry

Donate Your New or Gently Used Books

Shop Our Amazon Registry

Donate Your New or Gently Used Books

Donate Your New or Gently Used Books

Donate Your New or Gently Used Books

Events

December 4th-30th

Book Drive

All day

December 4th-30th

Book Drive

All day

Contact Us

We'd be happy to hear from you!

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