Seiteneinsteiger e.V.
Seiteneinsteiger e.V. Hamburg promotes since 2007 the reading, language, and writing skills of children and adolescents. With creative projects and events, the association strengthens the reading culture and enables education for all. Committed support is warmly welcomed!
About Seiteneinsteiger e.V. Hamburg
editSeiteneinsteiger e.V. Hamburg is a non-profit organization that has been dedicated to promoting reading, language, and writing skills among children and adolescents since 2007. Based in Hamburg, the capital of German children's and youth literature, the association works closely with schools, family and educational institutions, as well as cultural organizations to promote literacy as a fundamental educational mission.
Key Products and Services
editSeiteneinsteiger e.V. offers a variety of projects and events aimed at promoting reading and creative engagement with language. The most well-known projects include:
- Buchstart 1 and Buchstart 4 ½: Early support programs that accompany children from 0 to 3 years and preschoolers on their educational journey.
- Lesefest Seiteneinsteiger: The largest literature festival for children and adolescents in Northern Germany, held annually in October and attracting around 10,000 children.
- 1 Klasse liest 1 Comic and Comic-Detektivrallye: Creative workshops and rallies that spark interest in comics and detective stories.
- Leselotte: A mobile book caterpillar that visits elementary schools and spreads the joy of reading.
- Bücherhäuschen: Mini exchange libraries that provide children in Hamburg and the surrounding area with free access to books.
Mission and Values
editThe main mission of Seiteneinsteiger e.V. is to give every child in Hamburg the opportunity to learn to read and thus gain access to education and social participation. The association is committed to strengthening the reading culture in the city and instilling a love of reading in children. Collaboration with renowned authors, illustrators, and publishers underscores the effort to promote Hamburg as a literary city.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editSeiteneinsteiger e.V. places great importance on sustainable educational initiatives. Through projects like the Bücherhäuschen, access to literature is designed to be low-threshold and environmentally friendly by exchanging and reusing books. The association continuously works to expand its programs and forge new partnerships to make reading promotion sustainable.
Engagement and Support
editThe work of Seiteneinsteiger e.V. is made possible through the support of the city of Hamburg, foundations, businesses, and engaged citizens. The association is grateful for any form of support and uses donations with the utmost care and responsibility to achieve its educational goals.
Seiteneinsteiger e.V. Hamburg is a shining example of how community engagement and creative educational approaches can sustainably improve the reading skills and thus the future prospects of children and adolescents.