The New York City Chapter of WNBA has been actively involved since the mid-1990s to help promote reading and literacy throughout the city. Whether acting as individual tutors or guest speakers, or by donating books and other educational materials, members of the chapter have sustained a lively, ongoing dialogue about reading and writing skills with those who represent schools, tutorial programs, and community groups.
The chapter has focused on providing private tutors to the East Harlem Tutorial Program (EHTP), which services 450 students (K-12) annually throughout New York City. With the help of the Children’s Book Council (www.cbcbooks.org), the chapter was also able to donate hundreds of books to the EHTP library.