Books: Your Window to History

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to spark a flame of curiosity about history within students of all ages, chiefly those without access to books.

What is the issue

Each year, a significant number of students leave high school before graduating in the United States. Students from lower-income families are considerably more likely to drop out compared to those from higher-income families. Additionally, children who are not reading at their grade level by a certain age face a much higher risk of leaving school early. Many families in low-income areas lack books in their homes for their children, which negatively impacts early reading skills and, consequently, their overall educational progress and future earning potential.

Together, we can make a difference!

About our organization

The Patel History and Heritage Foundation, branded as younghistoryreaders.org, was created by Suketu Patel in 2023 with the primary goal of providing books with an emphasis on history to help those without access. While helping with the intellectual pursuits of many, the organization also wants to foster a love of history and spark curiosities that will last for life. The organization fundraises in order to donate books to libraries and charities.

Events

Uniting for a Cause: Suketu and ISSO's Generous Books Donation

Suketu, with the support of ISSO (International Swaminarayan Satsang Organization), led an inspiring book drive that united over 25 dedicated volunteers. Together, they collected around 600 books, which were donated to the Books for Bright Futures initiative. This New Jersey-based organization provides vital educational resources to underserved schools, enriching the learning experiences of countless children.

Location : Swaminarayan temple, Parsippany, Nj

$1500 Donation Enhances History Collection for Youth at West Caldwell Public Library

Donated $1500 to the West Caldwell Public Library on behalf of Young History Readers for the sake of purchasing new history books for both young and teenage readers. These books not only added to the history catalogue of the library but also served to fill any gaps that had popped up over the years. They will help in cultivating an interest and passion within properties students of history within the local community.

Location: West Caldwell Public Library, West Caldwell, NJ.

$3,500 Donation heightens love of history at Sadie Pope Dowdell Library

Donated $3,500 to the Sadie Pope Dowdell Library in order to help them acquire new history books for readers primarily in elementary school. These books will help inspire a new generation of history lovers by getting them started at a young age while also filling out the collection already at the library. These books tend to focus on American History and cover a wide range of topics from Presidential History to the American Folklore.

Location: Sadie Pope Dowdell Library, South Amboy, New Jersey

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