An Open Book Foundation

Mission

Over the past 14 years, we’ve witnessed the impact that an author or illustrator visit can have on a student and the power of receiving a signed book to keep. It’s so gratifying to be part of a community that understands and celebrates reading through equitable access to books and to the authors and illustrators who create them.

An Open Book was created to provide access to books, authors, and illustrators. AOB’s programs offer students in qualifying schools the opportunity to connect with authors, illustrators, and their books. Students receive their own signed copy of the featured book to add to their home libraries. Studies confirmed that growing up with home libraries boosts adult skills in literacy, numeracy, and technological problem-solving.

Some of our programs provide breadth—every year, our Flagship Program offers upwards of 10,000 students the opportunity to meet and interact with an author and/or illustrator. Some of our programs provide depth—an opportunity for students, teachers, and authors/illustrators to further explore a particular aspect of a book or a component of the writing or illustration process.

These personal connections are inspiring the next generation of storytellers.

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