The Write Read Write Program 

Implemented by Lansdale Branch AAUW in 2002 

Participants:  

• Students in one or two third grade classrooms at Marshall Street School in the Norristown Area School District.  

Purpose:  

• To provide an opportunity for the students to develop and exercise their reading and writing skills through a meaningful activity. 

Process: 

• Students write introductory letters to their volunteer AAUW “buddies”. 

• Volunteer buddies respond with a letter about themselves and purchase a book that matches the student’s reading level and interests.   

• Students send thank you notes to their buddies. 

• AAUW Volunteers write final letters emphasizing the importance of reading and praising the students. 

Celebration: 

• Volunteers attend a “Meet and Greet” towards the end of the school year to deliver the final letters along with healthy snacks, and have the opportunity to speak with the students. 

• Volunteers also donate gently used books as well as  Amazon gift cards to the teachers to purchase some books for the classroom library.