Schools & Authors

Behind the Book works exclusively with Title I public schools in Manhattan and the Bronx. All schools have a minimum of 75% students from low-income households.

Elementary

P.S. 4 The Duke Ellington School
Washington Heights, Manhattan

P.S. 43 Jonas Bronck
Mott Haven, Bronx

P.S. 125 The Ralph Bunche School
Harlem, Manhattan
P.S. 154 The Harriet Tubman Schoo

Harlem, Manhattan

P.S. 197 John B. Russwurm School
Harlem, Manhattan

P.S. 92 Mary McLeod Bethune School
Harlem, Manhattan
P.S. 6X – The West Farm School
Morrisania, Bronx

Middle

Harbor Heights M.S.
Washington Heights, Manhattan

M.S./H.S. 223 The Laboratory School for Finance & Technology
Mott Haven, Bronx
M.S. 296 South Bronx Academy of Applied Media
Mott Haven, Bronx

M.S. 328 Community Math
& Science Prep
Washington Heights, Manhattan

Urban Assembly Bronx Academy of Letters
Mott Haven, Bronx

High School

Longwood Preparatory Academy
Morrisania, Bronx

International Community High School
Mott Haven, Bronx

HS for Language and Diplomacy
Gramercy, Manhattan

M.S./H.S. 223 The Laboratory School for Finance & Technology
Mott Haven, Bronx

Authors

Representation matters.
Students are more engaged when they can see themselves in a book. Books and authors chosen for programs reflect the diversity and backgrounds of our students.

Behind the Book is like a farm with fertile ground
where a child’s imagination is nurtured and allowed to grow.

- Raúl Colón, award winning illustrator & author