NYC Literacy Organization · MWBE Certified · DOE Approved

Where literacy meets representation in classrooms and at home

SOCW brings author visits, curated book fairs, workshops and grade-level bundles to schools across NY, NJ, and CT. Our shop of 300+ BIPOC-authored titles ships anywhere in the US.

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Upcoming event

Books & Bevies — Instagram Live

Tuesday, April 22 · 7:00 PM EST · with @the_bedroom_bartender

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3,000+

students served

3,500+

books distributed

300+

titles in shop

NYC DOE Approved Vendor · MWBE Certified · Title I Eligible

Already in the DOE vendor system — schools can book programs without extra procurement steps.

Programs & services

Five ways we bring literacy to life

Every program is rooted in the same belief: when children see themselves in books, everything changes.

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Books & Scoops

Our signature co-branded school visit program with Kente Cones. Students get a curated BIPOC-authored book paired with an ice cream experience — making reading a celebration.

$29.98/student

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Book Fairs

In-person and virtual book fairs stocked exclusively with BIPOC-authored titles. We handle everything — setup, inventory, and breakdown. NY, NJ, CT in-person; virtual fairs nationwide.

In-person & virtual

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Grade-Level Bundles

Pre-K through 8th grade curated classroom sets, thoughtfully selected to support early language development, social-emotional growth, and cultural pride.

From $225/classroom

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Author Panels & Events

Live author experiences for schools, libraries, and community organizations. We connect your community directly with BIPOC authors for readings, Q&As, and panel discussions.

Virtual & in-person

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Festival Curation

Full-service literary festival design — curated book lists, author coordination, on-site programming, and community engagement. We handle the details so you can focus on the people.

From $1,000

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Community Partnerships

Co-branded events, cultural venue collaborations, and ERG literacy programs for corporations, nonprofits, and community organizations investing in representation.

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