Community Literacy Initiative
Teens Reaching Teens, Inc. Partners with Lil’ Marco & Friends to Launch Community Literacy Initiative
Investing in Literacy. Inspiring Young Readers.
Teens Reaching Teens, Inc. is proud to partner with Lil’ Marco & Friends to support the Lil’ Marco & Friends Community Literacy Initiative™, a nationwide effort designed to increase children’s access to diverse, confidence-building books.
Through this partnership, eligible schools, libraries, churches, nonprofit organizations, childcare centers, pediatric organizations, and community programs may request free copies of Good Night Buttercup, helping more children discover the joy of reading while seeing themselves reflected in positive stories.
Together, we believe every child deserves books that encourage confidence, kindness, belonging, and a lifelong love of reading.
About the Community Literacy Initiative™
The Lil’ Marco & Friends Community Literacy Initiative™ was created to expand access to high-quality children’s books in communities across the United States.
For the inaugural 2026 initiative, 1,000 hardcover copies of Good Night Buttercup will be made available to qualifying organizations while supplies last.
Organizations may request:
10 books
25 books
50 books
Submission of an application does not guarantee approval. Books are provided while supplies last, and recipient organizations are responsible for shipping costs.
Why This Partnership Matters
* Literacy is more than learning to read.
* Reading builds confidence.
* Stories help children develop empathy.
* Representation helps children believe they belong.
By combining Teens Reaching Teens’ commitment to serving youth and families with Lil’ Marco & Friends’ mission to create inclusive children’s books, this partnership expands opportunities for children to develop both literacy skills and positive self-esteem.
About Teens Reaching Teens, Inc.
Teens Reaching Teens, Inc. is committed to empowering youth through educational opportunities, mentorship, leadership development, and community engagement. By partnering with organizations that share its vision, TRT continues to invest in programs that strengthen children, families, and communities.
Apply Today
Eligible organizations interested in participating in the Lil’ Marco & Friends Community Literacy Initiative™ are encouraged to submit an application.
The Lil’ Marco & Friends Community Literacy Initiative™ is presented in partnership with Teens Reaching Teens, Inc., whose commitment to youth development and educational opportunity helps expand access to books for children and families nationwide.