Welcome to our Donorbox campaign page for the ESSENCE Fest Giveback Read-a-thon! On behalf of ESSENCE, The Collective Curates and the four moderators that are part of the book community are hosting a  Read-a-thon from June 26th to July 3rd. We are thrilled to have you join us in making a positive impact on literacy and education. Your generous contribution will directly support the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Louisiana, with a specific focus on their New Orleans locations, in their efforts to foster a love for reading and empower young minds.

By donating to this campaign, you are helping provide resources, books, and educational programs that will make a lasting difference in the lives of children in our community. Your support will not only enhance their literacy skills but also open doors to new worlds and opportunities.

Join the StoryGraph Challenge Page to track your progress and engage with fellow readers.

We have created a Bookshop with the books of all the ESSENCE Authors so that readers can purchase the books. 100% of the proceeds collected from donations and book purchases made via Bookshop will be presented by ESSENCE to Boys and Girls Club of Metro Louisiana.

Thank you for your generosity and for being a champion for literacy. Together, we can create a brighter future through the power of reading.