**What: **Pratham USA Readathon 2013

**Where: **Start online and then read in your family room, at the park, at a beach, wherever you want!

When:  May 15th to October 31st  -- you can join at any time between these dates

Why: Because YOU have the power to change a child’s life by reading books, right here and right now.  Just $25 helps educate a child in India through Pratham programs for an entire year!

How: Create your fundraising Webpage, contact sponsors, read books, raise money, help less fortunate kids in India learn to read.

Get Started as a Reader

• Get your parents’ permission to participate in the Readathon.

• **Find out what Pratham does, **click here.

• **Create your webpage **at SeeYourImpact. For instructions, click here.

• **Ask your parents for help **to contact sponsors (family members, friends, neighbors, teachers etc.) Let them know how many books you plan to read.

• Read lots of books! And remind your sponsors to support your efforts.

• Thank your sponsors for their support!

• See how many less fortunate children in India you were able to help with your reading!

High School Students: Interested in doing worthwhile community service and having a great essay for your college application? Then consider volunteering as a Readathon Coordinator.

Get Started as a Readathon Coordinator

• Learn about the Readathon Coordinator role click here.

• **Review the Getting Started guide for Readathon Coordinators **click here.

Need Help?

Please contact Pratham Readathon 2013 National Co-chairs, Vineeta Salvi or Divya Walia at vineetasalvi@prathamusa.org or divyakiranwalia@gmail.com  if you have questions about the Readathon, Pratham, or other ways to get involved.

Please email Pratham-SYI Support/Liaison, Laura Templeton at ltempleton@prathamusa.org if you need help or have questions about setting up your page at SeeYourImpact.