Mission and Values
Our Mission
Spark a culture of reading through student access to books.
Support educators to engage creatively.
Facilitate intercultural exchange through service.
Our Vision
Spark a desire for lifetime learning to enhance quality of life.
Our Values
We are committed to:
Partnering with communities dedicated to maximizing the benefits of their book collections.
Teach transformative pedagogy and co-constructing knowledge.
Stimulate community accountability through follow-up visits and future book donation incentives.
Create individual reading opportunities for students in the classroom.
Organize and facilitate culturally responsible exchange opportunities.
How We Work
Build authentic relationships through active listening and collective engagement.
Make deliberate space and time for conversations about privilege and oppression.
Be cognizant of our intent and impact; improving alignment the espoused mission and our operation effects to make sure we are most effectively achieving Our Mission.
Acknowledge the influence of our personal experiences in our biases and worldview.