Programs
Literacy Volunteering
Thanks to volunteers like you, Open Books has served more than 6,000 students through its 4 signature literacy programs. Choose a program to the right to learn more and get started!

Open Books Buddies
Open Books Buddies

One-on-one reading with elementary school students.

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Adventures In Creative Writing Field Trips
Adventures In Creative Writing Field Trips

Nonfiction writing workshops for 4th - 12th graders.

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Open Books Buddies
VWrite

One-on-one "virtual" mentoring for high school juniors.

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ReadThenWrite
ReadThenWrite

An immersive reading, writing, and publishing experience for teenage authors.

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Ignite
Ignite

An open series for educators.

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Volunteer Extras

Volunteer Central - The Open Books volunteer community is online! Come talk to us, get tips and resources, and more.
Blog - Read all about it! Updated several times a week with the latest news from Open Books.
Contact - Have a question about volunteering? Let us know at volunteer@open-books.org or 312.475.1355 x 119.

Newsletter: Join our Volunteer Vanguard mailing list and get volunteer news, updates, and more sent straight to your inbox.
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