Reading

Reading and literacy levels in the 716 are much lower than they should be, you have an opportunity to help.

The vast majority of kids in the Buffalo area struggle with reading on grade level and this program may help improve things.

A large majority of the kids in Western New York are reading below their grade level.

Here's how you can help kids in need succeed with a donation to Books for Kids.

The theme for this year's summer reading adventure is “Tails and Tales,” focusing on pets and animal stories.

The annual Books for Kids campaign has begun and we need your donations of new books! You can drop off books here at the station!

The annual Books for Kids campaign was a success, all because of YOU! Check out the video of all the books we collected!

The annual Books for Kids campaign has begun and we need your donations of new books! You can drop off books here at the station!

This summer, The People's Station and Yasmin Young will be in the East Delevan Branch of the Buffalo and Erie County public libraries reading to the youth! Get the details and the summer schedule here!

Yasmin Young and WBLK weren't the only ones promoting reading this summer, Mayor Byron Brown was also!  Yasmin stopped by the closing ceremony of the Program to give a little encouragement to the kids!  Check out the pics and video!

This summer, The People's Station and Yasmin Young will be in the Crane Branch of the Buffalo and Erie County public libraries reading to the youth! Get the details and the summer schedule here!

This summer, The People's Station and Yasmin Young will be in the Riverside Branch of the Buffalo and Erie County public libraries reading to the youth! Get the details and the summer schedule here!