At Book Trust, we believe that literacy is a human right, and that reading has the power to transform lives and communities, breaking the cycle of poverty. 

We believe all students should have equitable access to a wide variety of books and an opportunity to choose their own books of interest—because we know this is what motivates students to read. We also know through decades of research with children of all ages, in varied socioeconomic and cultural groups, that access to books in the home is one of the strongest predictors of educational achievement. Building a culture of literacy at school and at home nurtures positive attitudes about reading and the habits of successful readers, which fosters a lifelong love of reading and learning.

Book Trust is committed to serving children who will benefit from greater access to books and book ownership, greater agency and equity, opened doors through literacy and education. Through our donors and partnership with Scholastic, Book Trust acts as an equity game changer, providing students from Title I schools the opportunity to choose and keep their own books—at no cost to their families. It’s about leveling the playing field and giving every child the opportunity to read and succeed.