About Us

Aleena Reddy (Executive Director)

Aleena is an 11th grader who is extremely passionate about advocacy and literacy. Reading has been her favorite pastime since she was a little kid, and she believes that the freedom to read is a human right. She’s always been involved in politics and serves as the Community Service Director of her school’s Young Democrats club. She has also interned for Representative Anna Eskamani and is heavily involved with campaigns for abortion rights and voter registration. Aleena is also the Community Service Director of her school’s book club and the Vice President of her local branch of Pencils of Promise, a global education nonprofit. In addition to her advocacy work, she ‘s involved with her school’s Drama Club, Lincoln-Douglas debate team, and the organization Girls Recode.

Our Purpose:

Education is power. Literature is one of the greatest forms of revolution possible, and no child deserves to have their right to read taken away from them. Restricting access to books is unfair and inhumane, and Know More Books was created to combat censorship all over the country.

Books are key to teaching kids to think for themselves and exercise critical thinking in a world of mass disinformation. The right to free speech is the foundation of American democracy, and ending book bans is a necessary step to maintain a free and fair nation.

 FAQs

  • Non-discrimination policy: we do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or disability.

  • No! Donations of almost any kind are helpful. Email aleenareddy50@gmail.com for more information.

  • Yes, we would love that! We encourage kids of all ages to start chapters at their middle or high schools. Contact us by email to be certified.