Scripps Howard Fund invests record-breaking $1.8 million to provide books for children at low-income schools

Core Points - The Scripps Howard Fund's "If You Give a Child a Book ..." campaign will invest a record $1.8 million for the 2025-2026 academic year, providing over 300,000 books to low-income schools in the U.S. [1][2] - The campaign aims to support underserved children in kindergarten through fifth grade who are working towards reading proficiency, with a model of providing two books for every $12 donated [2][3] - Since its inception in 2016, the campaign will surpass a total distribution of 1.8 million books with this year's funding [5] Company and Industry Summary - The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) supports the campaign through community engagement, involving employees and family members in the initiative [2][3] - The Fund collaborates with Scholastic Books to organize free book fairs at approximately 100 Title 1 schools, ensuring that each student receives 10 books annually to build their home libraries [4] - The Scripps Howard Fund is dedicated to promoting childhood literacy and informed communities through various charitable initiatives, including journalism education and local causes [6]