Uprise Books Project is a
non-profit
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organization in the
United States
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that provides
banned books to underprivileged teenagers.
It was founded in 2011. It is based in
Vancouver, Washington
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.
In November 2011, the organization raised USD $10,000 from a
Kickstarter
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campaign.
In May 2013, the Uprise Books Project was selected as one of the
National Book Foundation
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's
Innovations in Reading Prize The Innovations in Reading Prize was an annual award given to organizations and individuals who "developed innovative means of creating and sustaining a lifelong love of reading." The prize was awarded by the National Book Foundation, presenter of t ...
winners.
External links
Official site
References
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