READefining Futures
Shaping Futures One Story at a Time
to empower underrepresented youth by amplifying their voices through the art of storytelling and expanding access to diverse, impactful books. I aim to cultivate a generation of readers and writers who not only value literacy, but also lead with empathy, courage, and a desire to spark meaningful change in their communities and beyond.
we all have a pen, let's now harness it's power
current impact
goals:
01
amplifying voices
to provide youth with a platform to share their stories, express their identities, and have their voices be heard.
02
expand acess to books
03
cultivate a global literacy movement
to build a community that connects youth, educators, and advocates across borders through various literacy-based initiatives.
Get Involved!
Become a chapter in our story.
There are so many ways to support READefining Futures:
Host a Book Drive
Start one at your school or in your community.
Become a Youth Ambassador
Help us grow our mission and spread the word.
Partner
Are you a writer, educator, or nonprofit? Let’s collaborate
Your support can help us empower a generation of storytellers and readers.
Submit your Story
Your story matters. Share it.
Have a story to tell? Whether it’s fiction, nonfiction, or poetry, this is your chance to be part of a global youth archive. By sharing your voice, you help shape a more inclusive literary world.
We accept submissions on a rolling basis from youth ages 5–17. All selected stories will be featured on our Voices of the Vault page, with a chance to be named our next Literary Luminary.