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Big Rig Is A Big Hit!
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VISION: That children in every family have their own books at home so that they may become better readers, perform better in school and do better in life.
MISSION: Big Rig Books is a mobile literacy outreach initiative focused on fostering recreational reading beyond the classroom by encouraging reading and providing books for children and families in economically challenged, underserved communities and underperforming schools.
Testimonials
I checked in with a lot of students today about their Big Rig experience and they loved it. Also, I lost count of the number of students who came up to me in the hallways, after school, and other times of day to show me their books. You have truly fueled their passion for reading!
Isaac Castelaz
Principal, National Teachers Academy
"We really liked the (Big Rig Books) experience. The books were separated so the students knew where to look for their level. They were also very excited about their books and couldn't wait to get back to class to read them." "We thought the Big Rig Books experience was great! I hope we get to…
Kindergarten and 2nd grade teachers
Bernice Childs Elementary School
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Financial Partners
DONATIONS VALUED AT $1000.00 OR MORE
Mobil Oil Company
John M. Gervase/Buy Rite Company
Books A Million
Wayne and Judi deNazarie
Chicago Tribune
Citgo Oil Company
D and B Fabricators
Ryder Truck Rental of Fort Myers
James and Deborah Hultquist
Jim and Shelly Lutzweiler
Jim and Debby Mason
Paul and Mickey Franson
Jeff and Sheralynn Kellough
South Fort Myers Rotary Club
Heniff Transportation Company
Far-Away, Inc (Mike Eiserman)
Pi Beta Phi Fraternity
Gerald and Loretta Hausman
The First Congregational Church of Western Springs
Enterprise Rent A Car
Peak Running (Downers Grove and Burr Ridge)
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