Molly is a junior at the Urban School. She has loved to read ever since she read Harry Potter in the first grade, and she wants to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to find a book that changes their life for the better. In addition to reading, you can often find her acting, singing, or playing sports.

Favorite book: The Book Thief (Markus Zusak)

Melody is a junior at Lynbrook High School. In her free time, she enjoys acting and dancing. She actually didn’t have a passion for reading for a while, but through consistent encouragement by her older peers, she finally experienced the peace, calmness, and immersive adventure that books provide. She would love to share such experiences with everyone.

Favorite book: Fahrenheit 451 (Ray Bradbury)

Edward is a freshman at Lynbrook High School. He enjoys playing tennis, video games, and watching anime. When it comes to reading, he will read almost anything, but he especially likes science fiction and fantasy. Edward believes that everybody should be able to experience the joy of reading and being completely enveloped in a story.

Favorite book: Origin (Dan Brown)

Rhea is a junior at Homestead High School and her favorite subjects include history and law. In her spare time she likes painting, reading, and playing piano. She believes that books have immense power and they can transport you and expose you to new thoughts and ideas. Her goal is to make books easily accessible for all.

Favorite book: On the Beach (Nevil Shute)

Thrisha is a junior at University Prep Academy. She loves to sing Hindustani Classical Music and volunteer with nonprofits. Her passion for reading started when she read the Harry Potter series 8 times in second grade. She believes that access to books is something no one should ever be denied of and hopes to help other kids find their way through literature.

Favorite book: Red Queen (Victoria Aveyard)

Franklin Ruan is a senior at Los Altos High School, where his favorite subjects are English and Biology. He is the captain of the debate team and funded by his school for scientific research. His passions include food, basketball, and hanging out with friends. He believes that books develop indispensable life skills; no one should be denied a better education.

Favorite book: The Good Earth (Pearl S. Buck)

Anita is a senior at Santa Clara High School, where she’s in the 49ers STEM Leadership Institute and has founded the Youth Activists, a club that gives students the opportunity to make a difference in the world. She believes books are important because they introduce us to new cultures and ideas. You can find her on stage, with friends, or giving back to her community.

Favorite book: Looking for Alaska (John Green)

Alex is a sophomore at Saratoga High School. His favorite subjects are Math and Music Theory. He enjoys practicing archery and composing in his free time. He believes reading is a great way to broaden your horizons in the sense that it expands your imagination.

Favorite book: His Dark Materials (a series by Philip Pullman)

Brian is a junior at Palo Alto High School. His dream is to become capable of flying in the space someday in future, where he can reach and sit on a meteor, staring into the galaxy. He likes reading because books expand and fuel his imagination.

Favorite book: Lord of the Flies (William Golding)

Tina Xu is a sophomore at The Harker School. Her favorite classes at school are Math and Chemistry. She is also part of the varsity golf team at her school while she enjoys playing the piano and the violin. She thinks reading is important because it gives the opportunity for everyone to explore places

Favorite book: The Giver (Lois Lowry)

Angela is a senior at Notre Dame High School. She most enjoys learning about Chemistry and US History and is a member of her school's Tech Theatre team. She believes that books have significant ability to expose the reader to perspectives from all across the world. In her free time, she enjoys playing ping pong, drinking Bubble Tea, and building robots.

Favorite book: Left to Tell (Immaculée Ilibagiza)