When I first began volunteering with Sweet Reads four years ago, I experienced for the first time what people truly mean when they say “my heart is full” when I read to kids who were ridiculously excited to be read to. My involvement in Sweet Reads has evolved since then; co-founding a Sweet Reads club at my high school has shown me how needed the services we provide are for the fulfillment of both the students we volunteer for and the students who volunteer. Being a part of this amazing organization has not only made me appreciate the gift of literature more, it has allowed me to share this gift with others and then some.

The Somerset Hills School District has been incredibly fortunate to work closely with Sweet Reads for the past several years. Every holiday season our ESL students are able to bring home a collection of new books generously donated by Sweet Reads. It helps make sure that all our students have access to reading at home to foster a lifelong love of books! 

Partnering with Sweet Reads is one of the best decisions we could have made as a district that values reading and cares deeply about getting books into the hands of kids. The support from the organization has been invaluable, and we’re so grateful for the  hundreds of books they’ve been able to donate to our community.

The energy, dedication, and authentic passion to pursue the mission of its organization makes Sweet Reads an invaluable community partner.  In addition to the fundraisers and events they host, when I become aware of a need in schools or other local organizations, Sweet Reads, does everything possible to fill that need by connecting with school and community leaders, hosting events at schools, and putting books into the hands of some of the most vulnerable members of our community.  Sweet Reads’ founder, Tamiko Hubbard is an inspiration to me. Tamiko and her volunteers serve as an important and reliable source of support where it is needed most and have shown me that together we can do more.”