Room to Read India, as part of its ‘India Gets Reading’ flagship readingcampaign, Read -a- thon event was held on September 1, 2023 from 11 AM to11:30 AM. Read-a-thon 2023 is an ambitious record-setting attempt by Room toRead India, where the objective is to bring in a record number of participants inan in-person setting.
The participants are organised to read at multiple locationsacross the 11 states where it has active intervention.After a very successful record setting attempt last year where Room to ReadIndia brought together more than 170,000 stakeholders such as children,parents, communities, government bodies, donors, and other supporters, thisyear, the Read-a-thon 2023 focuses on encouraging an even biggerparticipation from stakeholders across Room to Read India intervention states.Ms. Poornima Garg, Country Director, Room to Read India says, “With theRead-a-thon initiative, Room to Read India reaffirms its commitment tonurturing children’s reading habits. It’s a unique day when we get children fromacross India to unite to read simultaneously at different locations, setting notjust a reading record, but also exemplifying our limitless potential for learningand advancement.”
Room to Read India intends to send out a strong message on the importance ofreading with an aim to surpass the previous record for the largest in-personparticipation for such an event. A reputable record-keeping organisation, IndiaBook of Records and Asia Book of Records, is adjudicating this record settingfeatThe Read-a-Thon presents a distinct opportunity for participants to cometogether across various school locations, rallying for a shared purpose: Reading.
This initiative further amplifies the India Gets Reading campaign, a Room toRead India endeavour that seeks to inspire numerous stakeholders to participateand demonstrate their support towards cultivating a reading and learningenvironment for children.