Former Raiders Team Chaplain Introduces Read to Succeed on National Family Literacy Day

SAN JOSE, Calif. - Oct. 15, 2023 - PRLog -- The Tenacious Group, San Jose, CA, non-profit organization led by Former Raiders Team Chaplain Adam Ybarra announces Read to Succeed on National Family Literacy Day on November 1, 2023. National Family Literacy Day highlights the importance of family literacy by encouraging parents and caregivers to engage in their child's learning. Read to Succeed has partnered with San Jose Public Libraries to giveaway free 4-set Alex The Hippo books to children who reside in Dr. Roberto Cruz Alum Rock Library neighborhood.

"We are firm believers in students boundless potential to become avid readers. It is vital to introduce hard cover books to children. Getting books into homes is an inexpensive way to help children succeed in literacy," said Adam Ybarra. More than 60% of low-income families do not have children's books in their home.

"Reading is kind of a gateway to the development of academic skills across all disciplines," said Ben Domingue, an assistant professor in the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University. Reading to young children is proven to improve cognitive skills, vocabulary expansion, and academic performance.

Alex The Hippo is a series of illustrative books about a young hippo who is discovering his unique voice and purpose in the world.

Read to Succeed is sponsored by "Bend the Arc" District Attorney County of Santa Clara.

Register at www.thetenaciousgroup.com to secure 4-book set. Must be present to receive books.

Read to Succeed Logistics:

Where: Dr. Roberto Cruz Alum Rock Library - 3090 Alum Rock Ave San Jose, CA 95127
When: Wednesday, November 1, 2023
Time:  5:30pm to 6:30pm

About the Author:

Adam Ybarra. Native of San Jose, CA. Team Chaplain for Oakland Raiders for 12 seasons. Founded non-profit The Tenacious Group to empower students to maximize their purpose in life.