The Vision
100 Books 4 Life
To increase the reading consumption of people in the world by 20% over the next 10 years. Thereby increasing the levels of all.
COMPEL the ones that can read to read….They will help the ones that can’t read.
The Mission
Compel, Coerce, & Convince Every Life that Matters to adopt a goal to read 100 books in a life time.
The Statistics effecting African Americans & Hispanics
ABC News on Americas Literacy Crises
Documentary by ABC News covering the high rate of reading literacy in America.
Oakland CA Students can't read
“If schools in Oakland continue improving at the rate they are currently, it's going to take four generations to reach grade level, which is unacceptable.”
-California Insider
The Mitchell File Report
75 percent of black boys don't meet reading requirements in California. Host Roosevelt Mitchell III discusses the study that revealed the reading disparity among black boys in California.
The Literacy Pandemic
Our young African Americans and Hispanics reading levels are at an all time low and this is a LITERACY PANDEMIC.
We aim to battle this problem with 100 Books 4 Life.
The Strategy
Publish and Produce a 4 Volume book set entitled:
"You’ve Got To Read This Book!"
A Book That Every Man, Woman, Boy & Girl Should Read
100 PEOPLE TELL THE STORY OF THE 3 BOOKS THAT CHANGED THEIR LIFE
Let's KEEP IT 100
Pending African American Contributors
Pending Hispanic Contributors
Pending African American Contributors
5 Reasons Why Adults Don’t Read Books
1. Those who can't read.
2. Those who DON’T READ - WHY??? – 5 Reasons.
- I don’t have the time to read
- Is there a movie I can watch instead of reading the book?
- Reading is too much work.
- I don’t know what to read.
- I just don’t see the point in reading.
6 Benefits of Reading Every Day
#1
Reading can boost intelligence.
People who exhibit strong reading skills early in life grow up to be more intelligent.
#2
Reading helps increase empathy.
Reading books doesn’t just make you smarter —it can make you a kinder person as well.
#3
Reading can lower stress.
A 2009 study found that reading for just 30 minutes has similar stress-reducing effects to doing 30 minutes of yoga.
#4
Reading may change your brain.
A 2013 study discovered that reading can train the mind and boost neural function through a process that’s similar to muscle memory.
#5
Reading is an excuse to put your phone away at night.
Research has shown that Smartphone use at night makes it harder for people to fall asleep… experts say reading books, on the other hand, can have relaxing effects.
#6
Reading helps families bond.
When parents read out loud to their children, they can pass on the benefits of reading and encourage meaningful interactions.
Benefits of reading
Reading is an Activity
Reading is an activity that enriches our lives. As well as providing access to huge amounts of information and knowledge, we read for entertainment.
Using your Imagination
Good stories provide an escape where your imagination can lift you away.
Health Benefits
Science has shown that reading has some amazing health benefits including helping with depression, cutting stress, and reducing the chances of developing Alzheimer’s later in life.
Improve Memory
When we read, not only are we improving our working memory, but research has shown that it makes us feel better and more positive too.
Literacy Statistics Chart
US Book Reading Statistics (National Survey 2024)
