History

About Nandanaa

Nandanaa is a High School Junior in California. Nandanaa has become socially  conscious about literacy and advocating about the literacy gap. As an ESL speaker herself, she understands how much literacy support can benefit ESL students. Nandanaa has been a mentor in Community Reading Buddies since 9th grade, a lead mentor since 10th grade and is currently an Ambassador. With the organization, she has been able to work one-on-one with elementary students to improve their literacy skills, as well as their–and her own– confidence. She is also an Ambassador with Humanity Rising an organization which. She is To further her cause Nandanaa has designed T-shirts and sweatshirts. She has also published a bilingaul book "Biology Around Us". This book has helped her combine many of her interests namely Science, Language and Literacy. Part of the proceeds rom the sale of these items will go to CRB, so they can further their impact! She plans to use the rest of the proceeds to develop a free online program for ESL students to improve their reading skills.