Become a Literacy and STEM Champion Today!

An Invitation to Transform Lives Through Literacy and STEM

The Champions Program recognizes and unites individuals, families, and organizations committed to breaking the cycle of low literacy and opening doors to STEM opportunities for all students—especially those with dyslexia and other learning differences. Through their contributions, Literacy Champions ensure the Books, Bots, and Beyond program continues to provide structured literacy instruction, STEM enrichment, and tutoring access to underserved and neurodiverse learners.

Books, Bots, and Beyond is a free, high-impact after-school program that delivers:

  • 2 hours/day, 2-4 days/week of integrated literacy + STEM learning

  • IMSE-certified instructors trained in IMSE’s Science of Reading approach

  • Hands-on robotics, engineering, and coding tied to classroom reading growth

  • Career exploration and confidence-building projects for every student
  • Cost per student: ~$6,000

  • Minimum cohort per site: 5 students ($30,000)

Free to schools and organization for the first year

Sustainable through local or federal funding in future years

Giving Levels & Benefits

Friend of Literacy

$250

Provides a literacy toolkit for a tutor

Digital badge, quarterly impact email

“Your gift equips a dedicated tutor with the tools they need to unlock the joy of reading for a child who has been struggling.”

Builder

$500

Sponsors 5 robotics kits for STEM enrichment

Name listed on website & annual report

“You’re building bright futures—providing 5 robotics kits so students can explore coding, engineering, and problem-solving through hands-on STEM projects.”

Innovator

$1,000

Funds an advanced STEM Lab Station

Recognition at program events, personalized student thank-you

“You’re sparking innovation—funding a fully equipped STEM Lab Station that inspires creativity, critical thinking, and real-world problem-solving.”

Advocate

$2,500

Funds all STEM activities for one year

Recognition in donor newsletter, invitation to Literacy Summit

“Your gift lifts a student by providing a semester of both literacy and STEM learning, helping them read, think, and dream bigger.”

Leader

$5,000

Sponsors a full Books, Bots, & Beyond cycle for one student

Featured profile in donor newsletter, VIP invitation to Literacy Showcase

“You’re transforming a student’s life—funding a full year of reading instruction and STEM exploration that sets them on the path to success.”

Champion

$10,000

Supports an entire small group for a full year

Named sponsorship of a STEM or literacy activity, logo placement (if org), exclusive roundtable with program leaders

“You’re leading the way—sponsoring a full year of learning for a group of students and becoming a visible force for literacy and innovation in your community.”

Center Sponsor

$30,000

Funds the Books, Bots, & Beyond program for an entire center for one year

Naming rights for the center, premier recognition in all materials and media, on-site signage, VIP seating at events, opportunity to meet and speak with students and families

“Your leadership changes a community—bringing the full Books, Bots, & Beyond experience to an entire center, transforming dozens of lives through literacy, STEM, and opportunity.”