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About Books Bots and Beyond

Why Literacy + STEM Is the Future—And Why Your School Should Care

In today’s classrooms, educators face two mounting challenges: ensuring students can read proficiently and preparing them for a future shaped by technology, innovation, and critical thinking. What if we told you that one after-school program could address both?

Books, Bots, and Beyond is a groundbreaking after-school initiative that fuses foundational literacy with hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) exploration. It’s not just a tutoring program or a robotics club—it’s an integrated learning experience designed to unlock student potential by connecting the power of reading with the promise of innovation.

Reading Is the Launchpad for All Learning

Before students can code, conduct science experiments, or analyze data, they must first be able to read. Literacy isn’t a side subject—it’s the gateway to every discipline. Yet in far too many schools, students struggle to gain the reading skills they need to access higher-level content, particularly in STEM subjects where comprehension is essential.

Books, Bots, and Beyond starts with literacy—powered by the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE), anational leader in Science of Reading-based curriculum. Then it brings literacy to life through STEM, experiments, and tech challenges that spark imagination and develop real-world skills.

Built for All Types of Schools and organizations—and All Types of Students

This program isn’t limited to a select group of schools or organizations. It’s intentionally designed to be scalable, inclusive, and high-impact, no matter the size or setting. Whether urban or rural, Title I or charter, non-profit or after-school program, we work with schools and organizations that are ready to champion student growth.

Each site receives:

A IMSE-Certified Instructor/s from Strands of Accelerated Reading (SOAR)
A rigorous, multisensory literacy program aligned with the Science of Reading, Powered by IMSE
Engaging, age-appropriate STEM experiences that build confidence and curiosity created by Dyslexic Edge, ranked #2 STEM program in the Washington, DC region by Washington Family Magazine.
Ongoing support from the National Literacy Coalition and IMSE Foundation

Let’s Build the Future—Together!

Whether you’re a superintendent, a community organizer, or a donor committed to education equity, Books, Bots, and Beyond offers a powerful opportunity: to empower students with the skills, confidence, and vision to shape their futures—starting with a book and a bot.

Want to learn how your school can participate—or how you can support a site near you?

Let’s connect.

Our Mission:
To transform literacy outcomes for ALL K–8 students through strategic, data-driven after-school interventions, empowered by highly trained educators and supported by a strong national coalition.

Our Vision:
A nation where every child, regardless of zip code, has access to evidence-based literacy instruction and empowered educators.