2011 YEAR IN REVIEW

Local Books Reaching a New Generation of Readers

At Room to Read, we believe literacy skills are the foundation for all future learning, and educating girls is the most powerful and effective way to transform communities and end the cycle of illiteracy.

Explore our Local Language Children's Books

This year’s Annual Report celebrates the talents of local authors and illustrators in the ten countries where we work. Together, we create inspiring books that make learning fun for millions of boys and girls on their paths to literacy.

Libraries Established

2011

CUMULATIVE

TOTAL (2001-2011)

1,907

13,152

Book Titles Published

2011

CUMULATIVE

TOTAL (2001-2011)

154

707

Schools Constructed

2011

CUMULATIVE

TOTAL (2001-2011)

114

1,529

Books Distributed

2011

CUMULATIVE

TOTAL (2001-2011)

2,103,300

11,541,981

Classrooms Participating in Reading & Writing Instruction Program

2011

936