Reading Buddies Program - Encouraging Literacy Through Peer Support #3250197 (License: Personal Use)

The cartoon depicts a Black girl in a green uniform and a South Asian boy in red, both enthusiastically engaged with their books beside a wooden sign labeled “READING BUDDIES.” Their expressions convey excitement and mutual support, set against a bright, sunny outdoor backdrop with grass and sky. The artwork, signed by M. Crane and dated 1998, reflects an inclusive, school-based literacy program promoting peer mentoring.

This image is commonly used on educational websites, literacy nonprofit pages, or school resource portals to illustrate peer-reading programs. It aligns with user intent around finding engaging, inclusive strategies to improve children’s reading skills and social development.