Our Story

The Book Diaries began with a simple idea: to create a community where the love of reading could be shared and celebrated. Founded by a group of passionate book enthusiasts, our organization was born from the belief that books have the extraordinary power to educate, inspire, and connect people all across the globe.

What started as small book exchanges and talk among friends has grown into a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to literature and fostering a love of reading in communities that need it most. Since our founding, we've organized book drives, hosted community events, and created spaces where people can come together through their shared love of stories!

Today, The Book Diaries continues to grow, motivated by our commitment to making books accessible to everyone.

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Our Values

Literacy for All

We believe that reading is a fundamental right and work to ensure everyone has access to books and literacy resources.

Community Connection

Books bring people together. We foster spaces where diverse readers can share their experiences, perspectives, and favorite reads.

Growth & Learning

Reading nurtures personal growth and lifelong learning. We support readers of all ages on their journeys.

Inclusive Access

We strive to remove barriers to books and create inclusive reading experiences for everyone.

Meet Our Team

Executive Directors

Kassia Tan

Stephanie Shen

Executive Director

Stephanie Shen

Kassia Tan

Executive Director

Operations Team

Kelly Xiong

Kelly Xiong

Operations Director

Dahlia Goitom

Dahlia Goitom

HR Associate

Marketing Team

Kate Chryssikos

Kate Chryssikos

Marketing Director

Reese Chryssikos

Reese Chryssikos

Marketing Director

Brendan Liu

Brendan Liu

Marketing Associate

Chanel Wei

Chanel Wei

Marketing Associate

Ellika Shahbazi

Ellika Shahbazi

Marketing Associate

Josh Huang

Josh Huang

Web Manager

Finance Team

Kavi Thaker

Kavi Thaker

Financial Director

Communications Team

Alma Astras

Alma Astras

Communications Director

Join Our Team

Passionate about books and community service? We're always looking for volunteers and team members who share our vision.

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