Learning to Love Reading for Future Success!

The Education Foundation, the district and the community are working together to improve reading skills of young students. The Amy Anderson Literacy Legacy Program was established to promote early reading skills by providing books for children attending Pre-Kindergarten or Head Start and Title I Kindergarten classes in CSISD.

In 2026, the program was expanded to include ongoing support of book vending machines located at all 10 CSISD elementary schools and one intermediate school.

Books for Early Readers

There are about 500 children enrolled in Pre-K and Head Start at ten CSISD elementary campuses. These little learners are considered at high risk for educational stability and academic achievement. They include boys and girls, 3-5 years of age, from all races, ethnicities, creeds and abilities that face the following challenges:

Low Socio-Economic Status (live at-or-below poverty level for income)
Homeless
In Foster care from distressed situation (abuse, neglect, incarcerated parent)
Have a parent in the military
Doesn't speak or understand English
Have a diagnosed disability or receive Supplemental Security Income

Our program provides books for these at-risk children through a Book Fair Voucher. Each student receives a $10 voucher to purchase a book(s) at their school book fair. Studies show that students who choose their own books are more actively engaged in reading, and children with books in the home develop greater literacy skills. In addition to improving reading skills, the book program also:

Fosters language and vocabulary
Improves spelling aptitudes
Builds cognitive development
Enhances concentration and listening skills
Encourages a drive for knowledge
Develops imagination, creativity and empathy

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Help keep the books flowing!

The book vending machine program started as a teaching grant at Southwood Valley Elementary school to promote reading skills and good character habits. Since then, each elementary school in College Station ISD has adopted a vending machine and molded its use to conform with each campus' culture. Books are distributed in a wide variety ways including:

reading goals
demonstration of high character traits
birthdays

In order to keep these vending machines full of books, the Education Foundation is offering opportunities for businesses or community members to adopt a machine at a specific campus for an entire year or half year. Sponsor will receive name recognition on each machine.

Amy Anderson Literacy Legacy

Learning to Love Reading for Future Success!

Books for Early Readers

Help keep the books flowing!

$5,000 per school year

$2,500 per half year

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