A beloved children’s literacy initiative has grown into a global effort, now delivering free books to young readers across five countries after launching in 1995. Originally a grassroots project, the program has since expanded its reach to the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland, and Australia. The initiative continues to promote reading among children through accessible, no-cost resources. Details on how the expansion is being implemented and its impact on literacy rates are explored in the full report.


The singer's free book program for kids has expanded to the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Ireland and Australia since its 1995 inception.