Following the “lift where you stand” principle, BYU Education Society board members from across the United States identified needs in their local communities and completed literacy projects to help children and their families. If you would like to connect with a board member to learn more about their project or receive coaching, click here and fill out our brief interest form.

Children looking at poster boards at a book fair

Literacy Fair | Boise, ID

Hosted by Codi Galloway

Codi worked with local businesses and governmental entities to put on a literacy fair for families and her community.
A man reading a book to children

Book Drive | Washington DC

Hosted by Shannon Evans

Shannon worked with her local stake to collect books that were distributed to needy families.
Children participating in a book fair

Book Desert Distribution | Charlotte, NC

Hosted by Amanda Cox

Amanda worked with her stake and a local nonprofit to bring books to “book deserts” in her local area.
A free little library

Little Free Library | Mission Viejo, CA

Hosted by Tuly Huntington

Tuly constructed a free little library near her home for local children to borrow and exchange books.
Children at Mesa Cares Day

Community Book Drive | Mesa, AZ

Hosted by Jenny Richardson

Jenny worked with community leaders to provide a literacy emphasis to an annual city-wide event.
Children at a local library

Library Fair | Dallas, TX

Hosted by Jennifer Beech

Jennifer worked with her area’s library and the school where she’s a teacher to give children an opportunity to read together.