Scholastic Book Programs News Today

KOAA News5's annual "If You Give a Child a Book" campaign began Monday, January 29. During the campaign, News5 partnered with Title 1 schools to give books to underserved students living in poverty.

In celebration of National Read a Book Day, the Scripps Howard Fund is doubling the first $150,000 of donations made to the "If you Give a Child a Book" campaign.

Thousands of at-risk youth across the country will receive a free copy of the latest Dog Man book by author Dav Pilkey, thanks to the Scripps Howard Foundation.

KOAA News5's annual "If You Give a Child a Book" campaign begins Wednesday, Jan. 19.