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"The number of books in a child's home is actually one of the greatest predictors of a child's success," Delaney said.They identified a gap in literacy programs, which typically stop once the child enters kindergarten. Scripps has found that children not reading at grade level by third grade are four times less likely to graduate from high school than their peers.Now in its seventh year, the annual campaign begins with the employees at Scripps stations, who are each asked to contribute money to the effort."Five dollars equals one book for a child in need. The important thing to know there is that one book can make a difference," said Delaney.
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