Madison Reading Project, a local non-profit that delivers free, high-quality culturally and linguistically diverse literacy enrichment programs and brand-new books to children, has been honored with a statewide Innovator of the Year by the Wisconsin Technology Council.
Madison Reading Project won first place in the Nonprofits category and was one of six winners among 27 finalists from throughout Wisconsin at an award celebration held at Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center Nov. 4.
“Judges said our ADA-compliant/wheelchair lift-equipped Big Red Reading Bus, which allows access to all as we deliver free books and literacy programs to area children, was quite the innovation,” says Rowan Childs, founder and co-executive director, in a statement. “We are thrilled to win this prestigious award. It confirms that our mission of connecting our community with diverse books and literacy resources to ignite a love of reading is truly valuable.”
Madison Reading Project’s literacy programs provide more than 130,000 free books every year to children, educators, community organizations, neighborhood centers, and social services agencies throughout Dane County and beyond.
The Wisconsin Technology Council recognizes the state’s most creative, original products and services, selected by a statewide panel of judges with expertise in technology, healthcare, agriculture, education, and government operations.
