Mardi Gras Book Drive

In observation of Mardi Gras 2021, High Voltage is hosting a book drive. We invite the community to celebrate with us by donating books.  In a national survey, conducted by the RAND Corporation in conjunction with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, it was said that students are less prepared for grade-level work now compared to this point last year. It found that in high-poverty schools, 1 in 3 teachers said their students are "significantly" behind. The Stanford researchers estimate that the average American student has already lost half a year of learning in reading and over a full year of learning in math since the pandemic began.

Click to go to a wish list that has been created on Amazon. Click below to purchase directly from our Amazon Wish List or donate online.  Books will be distributed to children and families in March.