As an organization, we believe that equal access to quality books and cultivating a love of reading are the keys to life long success. School districts across the country are beginning to quantify the impact that prolonged virtual and distance learning has on the literacy scores of elementary students, and an unfortunate and troubling trend is becoming clear: students of color are showing the most significant decline. Predicted by many, the pandemic is having an unprecedented

Free agency isn’t just for the NBA, Spark would like to announce that we will be working with Moulton Elementary during the 2018/19 school. "Love to Read" is expanding and we have room for one more school! #Sparkchange #Bookish #DesMoines

We are excited to announce that we will be working with River Woods Elementary during the 2018/19 school year. We hope the administration, 3nd grade students, teachers, and parents enjoy our "Love to Read" program as much as we do! Interested in helping us spread the benefits of diverse books with the community? Contact us to find out how you can help! #SparkChange #Bookish #DesMoines