Welcome

Youth Literacy Project is a student-led non-profit based in Berkeley, California. We started as a Berkeley High School Club, The Right Writers, and in the winter of 2024, we’ve decided to take a step forward and become a non-profit! We volunteer at local libraries, publish original writings, and create a community for writers & readers to be themselves.

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By joining this email list, you will get information about all our events, which include the dates for our Reading Buddies programs at the Berkeley Public Libraries! We will also send out other information about our nonprofit, such as fundraisers. Support us by joining our email list!

The message box is for any suggestions or partnerships.

Our founders, Lea Hireche (left) and Adalilly Chu (right)
Our first bake sale at 4th street
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Mission Statement

The Youth Literacy Project is a charitable Non-Profit as highlighted by 501(c)(3). Our mission is to encourage and foster a love for writing & reading for children by creating projects, activities, and events to help connect children to extra support. 

  • Volunteering at the library

    Libraries in Berkeley, CA

  • Writing prompts

    Weekly writing prompts & more

  • Reading Buddies

    We host the Reading Buddies program at libraries

What People are Saying

"I would say that it [the club] is a super fun environment, it’s great for reading, writing, or just hanging out with really cool people, everyone is just very welcoming."

Carol Bishop, club member

"The club has an awesome community and is a great place to hang out and talk about books (and more)."

Samantha Hester, Outreach Director