31,000+ ENGLISH BOOKS READ BY 600+ STUDENTS OF
16 GOVERNMENT PRIMARY SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES
31,000+ English books read by children
About
What is 100Books initiative?
The 100Books initiative aims to empower primary school children in government and rural private schools to read their first 100 books in English. This program is specifically designed to cater to their needs, improving English literacy skills and fostering a love for reading. Best of all, it is provided to the children completely free of cost
What is the goal of 100Books initiative?
The 100Books initiative is founded upon the belief that 'A child who can read well will thrive in life.' Its primary objective is to instill the habit of reading and enhance English reading skills among children.
Upon completing the journey of reading 100 English books, a child achieves the following milestones: (1) the development of proficient English reading skills, (2) the ability to independently read age-appropriate books, (3) a heightened interest in exploring the next set of books, (4) the acquisition of an enriched vocabulary consisting of 2000 words, and (5) the capability to comprehend and engage with various books.
What is the need of 100Books initiative in India?
Alarmingly, over 100 million children enrolled in classes 1 to 5 lack exposure to reading books beyond their textbooks and do not develop basic English reading skills.
What is the structure followed in 100Books?
The 100Books program utilizes a collection of 100 leveled books, each tailored to a child's reading skill. Starting from Book 1 as a beginner reader, they progress towards Book 100 as an advanced reader. These carefully selected books are designed to resonate with the child's everyday surroundings, and they are authored by renowned Indian and international writers.
Each book in the program features underlined vocabulary words with definitions, along with corresponding pictures located at the end of the book. This approach aids in vocabulary development and enhances the child's comprehension of the text.
The 100Books program also incorporates a dedicated app that facilitates the development of vocabulary and comprehension skills. The app includes a set of smart vocabulary flashcards for each book, utilizing various engaging techniques to make learning enjoyable.
Additionally, the books contain a series of comprehension questions. After reading a book, the child is encouraged to answer these questions, assessing their understanding of the material.
To track progress, each child maintains a reading log. As a reward for each book completed, the child is awarded a sticker, and upon reaching significant milestones in book reading, they receive a certificate of achievement.
schools COMMUNITIES
Chichuraganapalli
Govt. Primary School
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School Impact
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3000+ Books read
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50 Students
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50 Certificates
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3 years
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AY22-23 Impact
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1000+ books,
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25 students
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25 certificates
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get involved
Volunteers
All you need is basic English reading skill and passion to help child read a book. Commit 2Hr per week of your time from the comfort of your home or at a school.
Join leaders like
Ms Meena, Ms Poonam, Mr. Hari, Ms Mallika, Ms Meera, Ms Lithika, Ms Venkatalamma, Ms Sridevi, Ms Jaanya, Ms Chandhna and many more across the globe.
Educators
Introduce 100Books reading program in your school.
Join leaders like
Ms Prabha, Ms Bhuvaneshwari, Ms Geetha, Mr.Rajappa, Ms Jayashree HM and teachers of Govt Primary Schools
DONATE
Make a Difference.
Sponsor or FUNDRAISE for the 100 Books Program AT ONE OF OUR SCHOOLS
The cost for the 100Books program during a school year is 55,000 INR* or 700 USD. This financial support would enable 20 children to read 1000 English books during the academic year.
*Indian donors have the option to make a tax deductible donation.
TO ALL OUR DONORS, WE THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR CAUSE
UPDATES
Celebrating Progress: 100Books Initiative Impact Report – Academic Year 2024–2025
As we approach the close of the academic year 2024–2025, we are proud to reflect on the incredible milestones achieved by the 100Books Initiative—milestones made possible by the unwavering support of our volunteers, donors, and well-wishers.
Since its inception in 2017, the 100Books Initiative has enabled children to collectively read over 31,000 English books, positively impacting the lives of more than 600 children across 16 Government Primary Schools and communities.
Highlights from AY 2024–2025
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📘 215 children across 11 schools and communities read over 11,000 English books
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🏅 315 reading certificates awarded for progression across various English reading levels
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🎉 15 children completed reading their first 100 English books
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🏫 Welcomed Acts of Hope School to the 100Books family and introduced joy of reading to 75 new young readers
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✅ Registered 100Books Initiative as a charitable trust, enabling us to expand to more government schools and raise charitable donations
Stories That Inspire
The real impact of our program lies in the growing confidence and academic success of our young readers. Take Sandhaya, a Grade 5 student and one of our 100 book achievers—she now ranks at the top of her class. Stories like hers remind us why this work matters.
A Grateful Acknowledgement
This journey would not be possible without your support. Every book read, every child empowered, and every school reached is a testament to the collective effort of our community.
As we look forward to the 2025–2026 academic year, we remain committed to our vision:
Read Well. Live Better.
Thank you for being part of this mission.
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