Pinelope the Spokestree and Our Team Join Forces With Reading Is Fundamental To Inspire Young Readers

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International Paper (IP) and its spokestree Pinelope joined forces with Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) to promote literacy at Harriet Tubman Elementary School. This event is part of a six-year partnership between IP and RIF, which has provided 640,000 books to over 285,000 children nationwide through RIF's Books for Ownership program.

At the event, students enjoyed story time and selected their own books to take home. IP's partnership with RIF has benefited more than 400 schools, supporting IP's focus on literacy from birth through third grade as part of its community engagement initiatives.

Education is one of IP's signature causes, aiming to make a difference in communities by fostering early childhood reading skills, which form the foundation for all future learning.

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• Partnership with Reading Is Fundamental has provided 640,000 books to over 285,000 children
• Collaboration has benefited more than 400 schools
• Supports IP's community engagement initiatives focused on early childhood literacy

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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 10, 2024 / International Paper Company:

Our "spokestree" Pinelope joined International Paper (IP) team members at a local school to promote literacy with Reading Is Fundamental (RIF). We believe reading is fundamental, and it looks like these kids do, too!

For more than six years, RIF and IP have partnered to provide 640,000 books to more than 285,000 children across the country to inspire excitement and joy around reading through RIF's flagship Books for Ownership program.

Students at Harriet Tubman Elementary School gathered in the library to hear their favorite books read aloud. After story time, each student picked out their very own books to take home.

Education is one of the signature causes we support to make a difference in our communities. We focus on literacy from birth through third grade because reading skills form the foundation of all childhood learning. Through our partnership with RIF, more than 400 schools have received books to fuel students' imagination through reading.

To support or learn more about Reading Is Fundamental and the Books for Ownership initiative click here.

To learn more about International Paper's investments in community engagement click here.

About International Paper

International Paper (NYSE:IP) is a global producer of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, and one of the world's largest recyclers. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 39,000 colleagues globally who are committed to creating what's next. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2023 were $18.9 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com/.

About International Paper - EMEA

In Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), International Paper focuses on the production and marketing of fiber-based packaging and specialty pulp, employing approximately 4,400 people. As a leading supplier of high-quality corrugated containers for a multitude of applications, we serve customers throughout the region from our network of two recycled containerboard mills and 23 box plants in France, Italy, Morocco, Portugal and Spain. Specialty pulp is made in Gdansk, Poland. Other products available from International Paper in the region include a variety of Kraft linerboard and other pulp products.

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SOURCE: International Paper Company

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FAQ

What is International Paper's partnership with Reading Is Fundamental?

International Paper (IP) has partnered with Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) for over six years to provide 640,000 books to more than 285,000 children across the country through RIF's Books for Ownership program, promoting literacy and inspiring a love for reading.

How many schools have benefited from International Paper's collaboration with RIF?

More than 400 schools have received books through International Paper's partnership with Reading Is Fundamental, fueling students' imagination through reading.

What is the focus of International Paper's education initiatives?

International Paper focuses on literacy from birth through third grade, as reading skills form the foundation of all childhood learning. This is part of their signature cause to make a difference in communities through education.

What happened at the Harriet Tubman Elementary School event with IP and RIF?

At Harriet Tubman Elementary School, International Paper's spokestree Pinelope and team members joined students for story time in the library. After the readings, each student picked out their own books to take home as part of the Books for Ownership program.