JoyofReading

What a year! Books traveled far, volunteers showed up big, and children discovered the joy of reading—thank you!

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Madhulika Gadde Amrita KalkuraStephanie AllgoodYogita Manghnani

Grateful for our wonderful partnership with Microsoft Teams during the Give campaign!

42 volunteers came together to donate 250+ books, sort 1,250 books, pack suitcases full of stories, and create beautiful, inspiring bookmarks.

It was a delight to partner with Camp Kindness Counts this Saturday morning. The team diligently sorted through books received as donations from Margaret Mead Elementary School's book fair. We packed 2 suitcases, sorted 470 books, and even made bookmarks.

Madhulika GaddeAmrita KalkuraYogita ManghnaniStephanie Allgood

Joy of Reading at the Microsoft Giving Campaign – Oct 22, 2024

We set up booths across Microsoft buildings B1, B2, and B3 as part of the Microsoft Giving Campaign. The idea was simple—have employees create bookmarks with inspiring messages for children. These bookmarks will be shared with kids along with donated books, adding a personal touch to their reading experience.

A big thank you to the 100+ employees who stopped by and the 80+ who took the time to make a bookmark! Your support means a lot and helps us bring the joy of reading to more children.

Here are some pictures from the event! 📸📚

Joy of Reading in the News
📰✨ We’re thrilled that the library inauguration at Kandawada was featured in several newspapers!

Big thanks to the deputy sarpanch for helping spread the word about this initiative. It’s amazing to see the power of books and learning being celebrated in the community.

Let’s keep spreading the joy of reading!

📚✨ Bringing the Joy of Reading to TGTWURJC (Girls), Zaheerabad!

We recently donated over 500 books to the TGTWURJC at Mogudampally, a junior college and school dedicated to empowering tribal students through quality education. The library, which lacked books and resources earlier, is now brimming with exciting stories, motivational reads, and language books in Hindi and Telugu.

The school was overjoyed to receive the books, and it’s heartwarming to see students exploring their new library with so much enthusiasm. From 5th graders loving their Level 1 books to the librarian’s efforts in setting up the space, it’s clear these books are already making a difference!

Thank you to everyone who supports Joy of Reading. Together, we’re creating opportunities for learning and growth🌟

Library and teaching session at MPPS Masjid Banda! A productive day with JoR volunteers Shiney and Jyothsna, joined by BITS Law internship students Rish*th and Ishana. Making learning meaningful together! ”

We kicked off 2025 with an incredible book-sorting event alongside "Kids Coming Together " group! A lively team of 24 kids and 12 teen leaders worked with care to sort books into GROW BY levels. Their energy and dedication resulted in 378 books sorted and two suitcases packed and ready to ship.

If you’re traveling and can carry a suitcase of books for us, please sign up—we’d love your support in spreading the joy of reading!

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Madhulika GaddeStephanie AllgoodYogita ManghnaniAmrita Kalkura

“📚✨ A Promise Fulfilled!

In November, the Joy of Reading team proudly donated 372 books to the government school in Medipally Kalan! The collection included brand-new books from Pratham and contributions from our community’s book drives.

It was heartwarming to see the village’s support, with the sarpanch and well-wishers joining the celebration. The excitement in the children’s eyes said it all—they promised to make the most of their new library!

Our team also trained the teachers on effective library practices, tracking library awards, and monitoring reading progress. Special thanks to the school headmaster, Sreekanth, for his incredible support. Together, we’re building a brighter future, one book at a time.

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“Our teaching session at MPPS Parvathnagar was made even more special with the participation of Rish*th and Ishana, BITS Law internship students! Their enthusiasm and support helped make the Joy of Reading session engaging and fun for the students. ”

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible supporters, donors, corporate sponsors and volunteers for making 2024 such a success! Your dedication and generosity have fueled amazing achievements, and we’re thrilled to drive even greater impact together in 2025. Let’s make it a year to remember!

Madhulika Gadde Yogita ManghnaniStephanie AllgoodAmrita Kalkura

Joy of Reading 2024 Update and Thank You!

“Shruti, our librarian at MPUPS Madinaguda! She’s helping make reading fun for the students and encouraging them to discover new stories. We’re grateful for her dedication in spreading the Joy of Reading! 📚 ”