is a literary arts nonprofit that promotes literacy and a reading culture among low-income students in New York City public schools. Our mission is to excite children and young adults about reading.
is proud to announce that we will serve three NEW schools this upcoming year. To learn more, click here.
would like to thank the following donors for their recent contributions to our program:
To view the results of our recent evaluation, conducted by Dr. Rob Horowitz of Arts Research and Columbia Teachers College,
click here
New York's #1 News Station, NY1 reports on Behind the Book's work, accomplishments, and impact on public schools across the city. To check out our segment, click here.
Video not Compatible with Safari host Emanuel Xavier with Machete y Ron at Bowery Poetry Club
Video by Natalie Pryor
Behind the Book's Spoken Word and Music Benefit on Friday, February 12, 2010 was a huge success. To learn more about the event, click here Click here to view past SPECIAL EVENTS
Part of a Book Club or Writers Group?
Well, now your book club or writers group can help give the gift of literacy by providing books for a Behind the Book classroom. As a book club or writers group sponsor, you will have the opportunity to really see your money in action. You can choose to sponsor books for an elementary, middle, or high school class. You will also be invited to visit and volunteer in the classroom while our students study and discuss the book you provided for them! If you would like to learn more, please send an email to info@behindthebook.org.
is a literary arts nonprofit that promotes literacy and a reading culture among low-income students in New York City public schools. Our mission is to excite children and young adults about reading.
would like to thank the following donors for their recent contributions to our program:
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