Inspiring the joy of literacy

Our mission is to inspire a love of reading and promote literacy by increasing access to engaging books.

Since 2016

InspireLit has shared over 115,000 books across Alexandria through curated collections of new and gently used books donated by the community.

Our Vision

Our vision is to create a community where all children in Alexandria have equitable access to books and experience the joy of reading.

Through our initiatives, we strive to provide a diverse selection of books that cater to all ages, interests, and cultural backgrounds to underserved communities. We work closely with local schools, organizations, and volunteers to collect and distribute books throughout the year.

At Inspire Lit, we are committed to promoting equity by breaking down barriers to access high-quality reading materials. We believe every child in Alexandria should have the opportunity to have culturally inclusive, accessible, and high-interest books at school and at home, regardless of their economic status.

Our Model

The InspireLit model combines providing book access and choice, collaborating with reading role models, and promoting literacy through family outreach to inspire the joy of literacy across Alexandria.