Our Mission

Global Book Club will upcycle plastic waste into literacy and leadership opportunities for children around the world.

Value Proposition

Upcycle plastic waste in to children's books.

Seek out alternatives to plastic that will still ensure the durability of our books.

Provide mentorship & resources to motivated students to act as leaders in their communities for literacy & beyond.

Communicate regularly with student leaders for feedback and ideas.

Representation Matters.

Engage with diverse authors to promote & create inspiring & educational content.

Distribute books whose characters & stories are as diverse as their readers.

Create safe, supportive, & fun spaces for children to practice reading.

Encourage critical thinking and creative expression through reading & related activities.

Global Book Clubs aims to overcome the following barriers to recreational reading faced by children in developing countries:

Availability

Do children's books exist locally?

Accessibility

Can the child access or afford the book?

Is recreational reading a social norm for children, and especially girls?

Utility

Can the child read the book or is there someone to read the book to them?

Is the content interesting and relevant to them?

Is the book at the appropriate reading level?

Durability

Can the book withstand regular use?

Can it be washed to prevent the spread of disease?

Can it withstand extreme weather when adequate shelter is scarce?

If Global Books Clubs succeeds in answering these questions, the program will be as sustainable and impactful as possible.