Champions of Books for Babies ... and Toddlers, Too!

Southwest Human Development is a leader in the field of early childhood development and the promotion of early literacy. One way we do this is through the distribution of 100,000 books, free of cost, by more than 40 programs.

But the work we do is more than just giving away books. Our early literacy programs like Reach Out and Read and Raising A Reader strive to provide the tools families need to gain competence and confidence as a child's first teacher and to ensure a child's success in school and later in life.

Southwest Human Development's "Champions of Books for Babies ... and Toddlers, Too!" is a membership-based fundraising platform that supports our early literacy initiatives. Additionally, you as a Champion help us achieve our goal of putting new books into the hands of every one of the 55,000 babies born in Maricopa County each year.

The Champions are people who care deeply about young children and the promotion of early literacy skills. Each membership is based on a three- to five-year commitment and all donors will be recognized in the Book of Year, on the Books for Babies ... and Toddlers, Too! website, and on a special donor recognition wall at Southwest Human Development.
  
Publisher's Circle     $200/month     $2,400 annually ($2,330 is tax deductible)
Eligible for Arizona charitable tax credit of $200 for individuals/$400 per couple

• Seat on the Book of the Year selection committee
• Signed 1st edition Book of the Year
• Limited edition children's book annually
• One (1) age-appropriate children's book mailed quarterly to a child of their choice
• Two (2) VIP tickets to Book of the Year launch party luncheon

Author's Circle     $84/month     $1,000 annually ($930 is tax deductible)
Eligible for Arizona charitable tax credit of $200 for individuals/$400 per couple

• 1st edition Book of the Year
• One (1) age-appropriate children's book mailed quarterly to a child of their choice
• Two (2) tickets to Book of the Year launch party luncheon

Illustrator's Circle     $50/month     $600 annually
Eligible for Arizona charitable tax credit of $200 for individuals/$400 per couple

• 1st edition Book of the Year
• One (1) age-appropriate children's book mailed annually to the child of their choice
• Opportunity to purchase two (2) discounted tickets to Book of the Year launch party luncheon

Reader's Circle     $20/month     $240 annually
Eligible for an Arizona charitable tax credit of $200

• 1st edition Book of the Year
• Opportunity to purchase two (2) discounted tickets to Book of the Year launch party luncheon
  

For more information about the Champions of Books for Babies ... and Toddlers, Too!, or to find out how you can join, please contact Jake Adams at (602) 224-1743 or jadams@swhd.org.

Always consult with a qualified, licensed professional regarding all tax-related issues. Learn more about the Arizona charitable tax credit at swhd.org/taxcredit.

The First Edition Project is Proudly Supported by Grand Canyon University

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