About Us

Founded in 1989, The Northwest Literacy Foundation is a volunteer-run nonprofit that seeks to strengthen our community by putting books in the hands of young readers.  The NWLF is committed to enhancing youth literacy efforts in the Puget Sound region of the Pacific Northwest by providing literature and resources through partnerships with schools and community organizations.

The NWLF collaborates with schools and organizations throughout the area, serving students with high needs and often lacking a depth of resources.  Through grants of books, we work to “fill the shelves” of local school libraries, provide additional classroom resources, host author visits and purchase books for community organizations engaged in educational programs.

With a rich history of focusing on young readers, collaborating with schools and building effective community partnerships, Northwest Literacy Foundation has provided over 200,000 new books to children, schools and community groups.

The Northwest Literacy Foundation is honored to enjoy the support of our present and past Board Members:

Nancy Anderson Daly
Ross Baker
Mary Bristow
Jennifer Bush
Linda Campbell
Jill Crutcher
Daniel Doctor
Lorna Follstad
Sarah Funk* (current president)
Mike Gastineau*
Chauni Haslet
Amy Henderson
Julie Hull
Joyce Irvine
Jill Jean
Betsy Kinsey
Rene Kirkpatrick*
Leigh Kopicki
Emily Langlie
Eleni Ledesma
David Lewis
Mary Manzin*
Evelyn McEwen*
Elisabeth Odland
John Odland*
Mike Odland
Betsy Pepper Larson
Alison Peters*
Liz Reininger
Trudy Rosemarin
Margaret Suman
Mary Sykora
Jennifer Teunon
Sherry Yang*

*current board members