Empower readers. Strengthen communities. Defend the freedom to read.
Reading Books Matter Empower Strengthen Communities
The American Reading Council builds literary communities through festivals, neighborhood programs, and advocacy that keep books—and the ideas inside them—accessible for every generation.
Our Goals
Improve Literacy
Improving literacy is crucial as it empowers individuals, strengthens communities, and fosters lifelong learning...
Explore Books
Exploring books opens up a world of knowledge, creativity, and imagination.
Advocate
Advocating and championing intellectual freedom is vital for promoting a society that values diverse perspectives, encourages critical thinking, and upholds individual autonomy.
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Let's build individuals and families through literacy and the literary arts!
Our Projects
The projects listed below are literary festivals that, at their core, celebrate literature within a specific geographical area or cultural time period.
