Who is invited: Echo Park Students

What is it: Read-a-thon is a month-long event, where students are encouraged to read and raise money.  

Where is it: Echo Park and anywhere your student can read a book!

When is it: January, 2026

Notes about the event:

• Half-Priced books donates 100s of used books to Echo Park every year.  All kids are given an opportunity pick from the books and bring one home for free!

• Volunteers are need to help sort the books into grade levels.

• Pledges and reading calendars are due No later than February 12th at 10am in order to be eligible for prizes. Money received later will still go to the Read-a-Thon and Echo Park.

We are looking for volunteers to help sort donated books into appropriate grade levels and stuffing Read-a-Thon envelopes.

When: TBD

Where: Echo Park

Sign Up Genius link: Coming Soon

How to register your child:

1. Go to http://pledgestar.com/echo

2. Click on “Not Registered for this year’s event”

3. Enter your name and email address, then click Submit

4. Follow instructions on-screen to register your student(s)

Notes:

• You get notified each time a pledge is made and can track your progress online.

• If you need help setting it up, call 1-888-598-7510

• Cash and checks can be sent to school with the student or checks can be mailed to ECHO PARK (Attn: Read-a-Thon)

• Checks made out to Echo Park Boosters 

• ALL Pledges are tax deductible.