The LiTEArary Society is the world’s largest entirely youth-led, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission of ending book deserts for disadvantaged children. Since its inception, The LiTEArary Society has grown into a family of social book clubs that collectively have donated thousands of new, high-quality picture books to children in need and participated in countless community read-aloud events.
LiTEArary Society members generally meet twice a month and spend half of the meetings delving into and discussing an array of fascinating classic literature, as well as books about history, art, culture, and politics—over tea, of course, which symbolizes the deeper themes in literature of companionship, introspection, and cultural identity. The second half of the meetings are spent on the club’s charitable early childhood literacy initiatives. The unique structure of The LiTEArary Society meetings provides members with an exciting way to participate in a fun book club, while engaging in meaningful community outreach.
Students between the ages of 13 and 21 who are interested in starting a LiTEArary Society club can contact the organization for a new–club kit, which will have everything they need to get started.
Younger children may join The Lemonade Society, which is the 12-and-under division of The LiTEArary Society. The Lemonade Society pursues the mission of the LiTEArary Society—to promote a lifelong love of books among preschool-aged children in disadvantaged communities—in a fun and age-appropriate manner. All meetings are supervised by a parent or caregiver.
Through the concerted efforts of an international network of clubs with likeminded, young book lovers, The LiTEArary Society pursues its mission with the hope of Inspiring Future Bibliophiles, One Book at a Time.