Core Literacy Components of the Jamie Sinclair Literacy Program
Mission & Impact
The Jamie Sinclair Literacy Program, through both its academic and material support offerings, seeks to build early reading skills, spark imagination, and promote self-esteem in children facing social, economic, or family-based adversity.
Activities of the Jamie Sinclair Literacy Program
1. Accessing and Distributing Age-Appropriate Reading Books
Partner with city and county libraries
Operate a mobile CASA library
Establish center-based library
Build and maintain a comprehensive book inventory
2. Partnering with Local Libraries
Enroll children in summer and seasonal reading challenges
Collaborate with local libraries to expand access and events
3. Simplified Book Club
Volunteers assist children in choosing books to read
Books are read aloud to children
Discussion and Q&A sessions follow each reading
4. Arts Integration
Children create posters based on books
Draw illustrations of favorite characters or scenes
Engage with themed coloring pages while discussing books
