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MashPlant.com Opens Books and Chicago Tribune - A student with poor reading skills is five times more likely to drop out of high school, creative tween website MashPlant.com, Open Books and Chicago Tribune have joined forces to address youth and teen literacy - MashPlant.com
MashPlant.com Opens Books and Chicago Tribune

 

NewswireTODAY - /newswire/ - Glenview, IL, United States, 2011/09/03 - A student with poor reading skills is five times more likely to drop out of high school, creative tween website MashPlant.com, Open Books and Chicago Tribune have joined forces to address youth and teen literacy - MashPlant.com.

   
 
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The “Make Your Mark” on Literacy Fundraising Campaign, which takes its name from a song created by MashPlant for the flash mob staged this summer at the Chicago Tribune’s annual Printer’s Row Lit Fest, will raise funds from downloads of the song to support the youth and teen literacy programs at Open Books. “Creative kids are passionate about social issues, and literacy is an issue that affects us all,” stated MashPlant.com founder and Executive Producer Jason Brett. “That’s why MashPlant.com has decided to contribute 100 percent of all proceeds from downloads of “Make Your Mark” to support the important work being done by Open Books.”

The Chicago Tribune Foundation will generously provide a match of up to $2,500 to support this initiative. “The Chicago Tribune is committed to strengthening today’s youth and families,” said Kathleen O’Hara, Vice President of Marketing at Chicago Tribune Media Group. “When our youth climb higher, we are all lifted. Participating in the Make your Mark on Literacy Fundraising Campaign is a great opportunity for us to provide support of literacy and education, the building blocks of a brighter future. We are delighted to be a part of such a meaningful campaign.”

“Make Your Mark”, written by synth-pop band Stepdad and MashPlant.com, features renowned Chicago poet and performer Squair Blaq, with backing vocals provided by middle school members of the MashPlant community. “This is such a perfect vehicle to energize young people about literacy”, added Becca Keaty, Director of External Relations for Open Books. “With lyrics that use classic book titles and famous authors, it’s a very clever way to encourage listeners to read. We’re very appreciative of MashPlant.com for their support.”

Downloads of the “Make Your Mark” song cost $0.99 each and can be found by clicking the “Make Your Mark” link at MashPlant.com online store directly. The campaign runs through September, corresponding with National Literacy Month. “Our hope is that this campaign will catch the public’s attention and focus it on this important social issue, and the great work being done by Open Books and the Chicago Tribune to promote literacy,” concluded Brett.

 
 
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