The Book Truck is a teen literacy nonprofit organization dedicated to providing literacy services to underserved youth in Los Angeles County. They are on a mission to improve teen literacy in communities throughout LA County by not only teaching literacy skills but also fostering a love for reading. Every year, they distribute thousands of free books to foster care, homeless, and low-income teens in the area.

Teens with higher literacy skills have better opportunities in life, including a decreased likelihood of dropping out of school or facing teenage pregnancy. There are several ways you can support The Book Truck in their mission. You can make a tax-deductible donation, either as a one-time contribution or a recurring donation.

If you have a teen or a group of teens who are interested in volunteering, they can participate in book sorts and events. The organization also offers Lit Boxes and holds Teen Literacy Events, as well as providing free Literacy Training to staff and peer volunteers in schools and organizations working with underserved teens. Real teens have shared their stories of how The Book Truck has changed their lives through reading.

By volunteering or donating to The Book Truck, you can help create brighter futures for these teens. Additionally, you can join their annual Read-a-Thon, where participants spend a day reading to fight the literacy crisis for foster care, homeless, and low-income teens. Every donation, no matter the size, helps provide books for teens in need.

By becoming a teen volunteer, you can make a difference in their lives. You can support The Book Truck by sharing their mission and spreading the word about the important work they do. Join The Book Truck in their efforts to improve teen literacy and give these underserved youth a chance at a brighter future