Empowering every child by supporting youth literacy
Welcome to Young Readers' Society. We are a youth-led non-profit organization supporting primary schools and hospitals across London.
Online weekly reading curriculum
Boost confidence in reading and spelling
Distribute children's books and reading kits
Host reading aloud events
At Young Readers' Society, we make reading engaging by integrating hands-on activities like arts and crafts, movement, and games that tie into the books we explore. By blending creativity with learning, we aim to inspire a love of reading in every child and help them develop crucial literacy skills in an interactive and enjoyable way.
What we do
While volunteering at a local after-school program in their neighborhood, founders Sophia Hsu and Jagger Price noticed many children showing a disinterest in reading. That's what led them to start the Young Readers Society, an organization dedicated to making reading more accessible and enjoyable for young children.
A core part of the Young Readers Society's mission is collecting and distributing new and second-hand children’s books to families across London and around the world. These books are bundled into themed reading packages, helping to spark a love for reading in children who might not otherwise have access to books at home.
The Young Readers Society partners with George Eliot Primary School to support young readers aged 5 to 7, building confidence through engaging read-aloud sessions and creative craft activities.
Our Impact
The Young Readers Society has supported children across 4+ continents and distributed thousands of books in the form of reading kits. We currently have 35+ volunteers across the world.
Among the communities impacted, we have supported 40+ low-income classrooms in North Carolina with our reading kits, in collaboration with OurKidsRead, with support from Scholastic. We continue to reach low-income classrooms across the world by donating reading kits on a regular basis.
“As a teacher, I've seen firsthand the impact of the Young Readers' Society. It's a warm, welcoming space where reading becomes a joyful pursuit. Through creative crafts and engaging read-alouds, children have grown not only in their literacy skills but in their genuine love for books.”
Isabel Olvera, First Grade Teacher
Storytime Online
Every week, Storytime Online brings kids together on Zoom to hear a new story read aloud by one of our volunteers. It’s a simple way to enjoy books, especially for families whose routines don’t always leave time for reading aloud at home. Whether it's bedtime or a quiet afternoon, we're here with a story.
Sign up for Storytime Online!
Fill out the form below to receive the Zoom link and weekly reminders for our virtual read-aloud sessions. We’ll send everything straight to your inbox so you’re ready to join each week.
The Young Readers' Corner
Access Young Readers' Society material and weekly reccomendations through our blog.
