Mission

Dedicated to the fight for a more literate Maine, Maine Reads provides meaningful programs that teach reading, encourage literacy and celebrate Maine’s rich literary heritage.

Maine Reads works to:

• Offer educational and informational activities including author visits to increase and teach reading/literacy;
• Foster and promote collaboration for literacy agencies and programs across the state;
• Increase public awareness of literacy outreach programming available throughout the state of Maine;
• Connect Maine’s literacy outreach organizations;
• Obtain and make funding available to libraries and other nonprofits for literacy outreach.