Letter from the Founder

Dear Friends, Partners, and Supporters,

The Foundation's global expansion to Africa in 2026 reflects our unwavering commitment to ensuring that every child—irrespective of where they are born—has access to the books, educational resources, and opportunities they need to thrive.

While our work began in 2017 with a call to action inspired by Governor Wes Moore's The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates, it has evolved into a global movement dedicated to confronting one of the world's most overlooked barriers to educational equity: book deserts. Our understanding of literacy's transformative power deepened after answering Governor Moore's call to action, and later accompanying JCTBF Scholars to meet Congressman John Lewis during his March: Book Three book tour. A

As I reflect on the Foundation's journey, I remain forever indebted to our Founding Board Members Emeritus—Pastor Aaron Tinch, Gerald Evans, J.D., Tanesha Mondestin, MSPH, Luna Mishoe IV, CPA, MPA, Dr. Sharon Sauls, and Mrs. Katrina Todd—whose financial support, sponsorship, encouragement, and steadfast belief in our mission were instrumental in transforming an idea into an enduring institution. As we continue to grow, the generosity of our supporters and the dedication of our volunteers, donors, educators, and community partners remain the driving force behind our work. Together, we have expanded beyond the United States, delivering thousands of books to children and schools where access to reading materials remains limited.

Through my own experiences and the countless children and families I have had the privilege to meet, I have come to believe that placing a book into a child's hands is one of the simplest, yet most profound, investments we can make in a child’s future. It is an investment in their confidence, their leadership, their voice, and the limitless potential that already exists within them.

As we journey into the next chapter of the Foundation, I extend my sincere thank you for believing in our mission and for helping us write the next chapter of this remarkable journey.

For our children,