WHAT WE DO
our mission
To inspire youth to improve the mental health and well-being of kids in need, one book at a time.
our vision
To cultivate the future generation of philanthropic leaders.
our values
Inclusivity
Transparency
Compassion
Empathy
Empowerment
how it all
started
After a spring-break visit to New York in March 2020, Anaik’s mother was diagnosed with Covid-19. During those weeks at home, Anaik found solace in books, they helped him escape isolation even as his family struggled with illness. This discovery of books gave him the perfect dose of mental relief.
Soon after, his grandmother tested positive and was hospitalized, Anaik realized how harsh and cold isolation can be. “I would FaceTime her during her stay at the hospital and I saw she had no sunlight in her room. She couldn’t interact with anyone, it felt so lonely. Back home, we were reading books to pass time. I thought to myself that books could be a great escape for loneliness at the hospital,” Anaik recalls.
A 2009 study at the University of Sussex found that reading can reduce stress by up to 68%. And hence what began as an experiment to help his grandmother soon transformed into a way to give back to thousands of kids in need to battle mental health through books. He launched Loving Library on his 8th birthday as a way to give back to his community.
Today, we are designated by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible, tax-exempt organization!
A 2009 study at the University of Sussex found that reading can
reduce stress by up to 68%.
Testimonials on Loving Library's Impact
“Anaik has taken his most difficult life experiences and used them to create a better world. His family was deeply impacted by Covid-19, and he responded by making sure other people had access to books as they fought the virus. he had experienced discrimination and responded by hoping to educate other young people and improve education curriculum. If there were more people like Anaik, it would be a better world.”
Kate Gallego
Mayor of Phoenix
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