The Rhode Island Reading Festival envisions a world where there are no barriers to reading. Where reading and literacy are not only treated as a skill but as a human right. We envision a world where books of all kinds are accessible to all and enjoyed by many.
Our Vision
The Rhode Island Reading Festival celebrates the joy of reading by creating welcoming, engaging, and entertaining literary events and programming for a community of readers of all ages, backgrounds, and literacy levels.
Our Mission
The right to read is the core value that guides the work of the Rhode Island Reading Festival.
Our Values
We recognize that the right to read goes beyond just the ability to enjoy a good book. It is a social justice issue.
We acknowledge that the right to read is inherently tied to cultural, societal, economic, and political participation, as well as other fundamental rights.
We are concerned by the systemic undermining of literacy education, especially among vulnerable and oppressed groups, as it is a clear violation of the right to read.
We are committed to making sure that the Rhode Island Reading Festival is an inclusive space that champions the right to read, and challenges forces that are trying to undermine this right.
Mission / Vision/ Values
Mission / Vision/ Values