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We orient the conversation about literacy around its relationship to success. We can easily quantify this by referencing impressive rates of graduation and upward-trending GPAs – or inversely by examining how illiteracy leads to unemployment. What is frequently excluded in the conversation about literacy is how being able to read means being able to choose. Choice is a beautiful privilege. For as long as humans have walked the earth, choice has helped us develop a sense of au

Wow! It feels like it was a couple of weeks ago that I was writing my very first blog for the Maryland Book Bank, and now I’m drafting my last one. For those who don’t know me - hi! I’m Grace, and I’ve spent the last 9 months working for the Book Bank through a program called MarylandCorps, which allows young people throughout the state to engage in a Service Year. After graduating from Temple University in May 2025, this job seemed like the perfect opportunity to begin my

The first day of spring was March 20th, and the Book Bank has been taking full advantage of the fresh energy! From fostering a literacy ecosystem with our spring break pop-up Bookmobile visits to revamping our Book Bank space to celebrating National Volunteer Month, it’s been a meaningful time full of growth and community. Baltimore City’s spring break allows the Book Bank time to reflect on the school year and set intentions for how we want to close it out. During this tim