LAS VEGAS — United Way of Southern Nevada (UWSN) is launching a community book drive ahead of Nevada Reading Week to support its United Readers program, which pairs K–5 students with dedicated mentors to strengthen literacy and reading comprehension skills. Books collected through the drive will also help participating schools build and strengthen their on-site libraries.
Through United Readers, students meet with mentors twice a week for 30-minute sessions, providing a consistent foundation for academic growth. The program has demonstrated strong outcomes, with 90% of participating students showing measurable improvement in academic performance. United Readers currently serves students at Nevada Rise Academy and Vegas Vista Academy.
Those looking to support the United Readers Book Drive can donate gently used books to young readers from February 9 through March 6 at the following locations:
- United Way of Southern Nevada
- Nevada Rise Academy
- Vegas Vista Academy
“Our United Readers program was launched to ensure local students have the literacy support and mentorship they need to reach their full potential,” said Samuel Rudd, UWSN’s President & CEO. “By donating to this book drive, the community can help ensure students and schools have the resources to grow, learn, and succeed.”
UWSN asks that donated books be age appropriate for young children (no adult romance novels, religious materials, textbooks or encyclopedias) and have no broken bindings, missing pages or scribbles. More information about the United Readers book drive can be found here.
Support the United Readers program by donating or learning more at uwsn.org/unitedreaders. For information about United Way of Southern Nevada, visit uwsn.org.