OUR GOAL

We hope to build lasting partnerships with schools, businesses, libraries, and community organizations to make books more accessible to children and youth.  We want to promote literature access to children and youth in our community by collecting second-hand books and then connecting them with organizations to create more opportunites for children.  As this project grows, we aim to expand our book drives and reach more children throughout our community.

We believe that literary isn't only about reading- it is about having the oppurtunity to create and share your own stories. We plan to organize writing, poetry, and illustration competitions that encourage children and youth to explore their creativity and express themselves outside of their own imaginings.  Through these opportunities, we hope to give young creators a platform where their ideas, stories, and artwork can be celebrated and acknowledged. 

The Book Project is built around the idea that meaningful change can happen when people work together. We hope to bring together students, families, schools, businsesses, and community organizations to support literacy and creativity. As we grow, we would like to create more opportunities for people to volunteer, donate, fundraise, and become involved in our project, especially for youth.

Our first goal is to collect 500 books, but our vision goes much further. We hope to build a community where every child has access to stories that inspire them and has the chance to discover the joy of literacy. As we gain experience and build relationships within our community, we hope to expand our programs, reach more children, and take on larger initiatives. We don't want this project to become a one-time book drive. Our goal is to build something that can continue making an impact in the years to come. We hope to develop sustainable programs and develop long-term partnerships, as well as creating opportunities for future volunteers and youth to continue our work. Ultimately, we want The Book Project to grow from a small student-led initiative into an organization that creates lasting opportunities for youth in Victoria.