Inaugural Bilingual Reading Tournament Inspires More Than 5,000 Readers Across Mexico and the U.S. to Log 700,000 Reading Minutes
22 Mayo 2024 - 9:30AM
Organizers
311Literacy and
Little
Bookmates are thrilled to announce the successful
conclusion of their first International Bilingual Reading
Tournament of 2024, a remarkable event that provided books in
English and Spanish to inspire the joy of reading in thousands of
children across Mexico and the United States. Throughout the three
weeks of this inaugural contest, more than 5,000 children read
nearly 700,000 minutes and an impressive 20,000 books.
Logging more reading minutes than any of their competitors,
organizers are excited to recognize Pope John XXIII School
in Evanston, IL USA and Instituto Thomas Jefferson
Palomar, Guadalajara, Jalisco Mexico as
the Tournament’s winners. Tournament sponsor, The Bolsa Mexicana de
Valores, the Mexican Stock Exchange, will host a celebration event
in Mexico City on May 27 to celebrate these readers.
Debra Revolorio, Director of Curriculum for the Thomas Jefferson
schools said, “Incredible victory for the Thomas Jefferson
Institute Campus Palomar! Our students were crowned international
champions in the Reading Tournament. In total, as a school, they
devoured 149,903 minutes of reading and enjoyed 5,790 books in
English and Spanish. A special round of applause to Professor
Miguel Casillas' Group 3C, who added 17,409 minutes.
Congratulations on your dedication and passion for books!”
Dr. Mary Maloney, Principal of the Pope John Paul XXIII school
remarked, “We are immensely proud of our students’ exceptional
performance in the Reading Tournament. Their dedication to literacy
underscores our school’s commitment to fostering a lifelong love
for reading and learning. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the
organizers of the tournament for providing this platform for
students to showcase their talents and passion for literature.”
Perhaps most notably, since the official close of the Tournament
in late March, more than 15% of participants have continued to
engage with the reading platform, using their free subscription
with the LightSail Literacy Solution to log an
additional 10,000 reading minutes.
“We couldn’t be more proud of the extraordinary impacts our
first contest has had on students across Mexico and the U.S. The
fact that participants are still reading after the end of the
Tournament illustrates our ability to ignite a love of reading and
inspire a lifelong habit,” said Ariadna Trapote, founder of
311Literacy and Little Bookmates. “The success of the tournament is
a testament to the dedication and passion of the young readers, as
well as the unwavering support of our generous sponsors.”
On behalf of thousands of readers and educators across Mexico
and the U.S. 311Literacy and Little Bookmates extend their
heartfelt gratitude to Tournament sponsors for their invaluable
contributions, including:
The Bolsa Mexicana de ValoresThe
Biblioteca PublicaThe Denver
BroncosFundacion Idea Central
The generous support of these corporate sponsors has been
instrumental in making this event a truly remarkable success.
311Literacy is honored to have them as partners in executing
against the mission to instill a lifelong love of reading as a way
to equip children and teens with the tools needed to become
critical thinkers and compassionate global citizens.
“The Denver Broncos are happy to support initiatives that
promote education and literacy in both Mexico and the U.S.,”
Marisol Villagómez, Director of Multicultural Marketing at The
Denver Broncos Football Club.
“We are thrilled to be able to support this international
Tournament and completely aligned with 311Literacy’s belief that
literacy is not just a skill, but a fundamental aspect of human
development,” said Gerardo Aparicio Yacotú, Director de Cultura
Financiera at the Bolsa Mexicana. “This event is a
testament to the transformative power of literacy and the boundless
potential of our youth, and we look forward to continuing to
support this organization’s efforts to empower people and improve
lives.”
The 2024 Bilingual Reading Tournament has been a transformative
experience for participants, and organizers are thrilled to
celebrate the remarkable achievements of these young readers. Their
dedication, hard work, and enthusiasm have been truly inspiring,
and 311Literacy is proud to recognize their accomplishments. The
success and impact of this contest has led to the announcement of
the next Bilingual Reading Tournament this fall. Registration is
now open at http://311literacy.com/.
About 311Literacy:311Literacy is dedicated to
promoting literacy and fostering a life long love of reading among
children. Our goal is to engage children in our program, empowering
them to embrace the principles of integrity, empathy, and civic
engagement. Through their collective journey, we aspire to foster a
generation of young leaders who are academically proficient,
compassionate, responsible, and equipped to shape a brighter future
for themselves and their communities.
Designed as a bilingual program, 311Literacy caters to both
Spanish and English learners, offering a comprehensive approach to
literacy development. The program stands on three pillars:
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Home Book Delivery: 311Literacy delivers physical books in both
Spanish and English directly to children's homes, ensuring access
to quality reading materials. Books are rotated every two weeks to
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Afternoon Book Clubs: Engaging bilingual reading coaches lead
afternoon book clubs, providing children with interactive reading
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Digital Library: With access to over 4000 books, 311Literacy's
digital library enriches children's reading experiences, offering a
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About Little Bookmates
Since 2017 Little Bookmates has been helping families to create
long-lasting memories by providing printed books to read with their
children in Mexico and Colombia. More than 160,000 books have been
delivered to thousands of children.
It works as a subscription model through a digital platform and
App, where each month their algorithm picks 8 books according to
the family’s preferences. The books are delivered to houses,
and then rotated for new ones over the next month.
The company is part of 500 Startups Latam portfolio and has
received many awards as an Innovative Social company. For more,
visit LittleBookmates.com.
Media contact:Michelle
Musburgermichelle@musburger.com773.230.0629