Family Book Club - a Non-Profit Literacy Organization located in Ann Arbor, MI




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The Family Book Club, originally called the Baby Book Club, is a nonprofit 501(c) (3) grassroots organization founded in 1991 by a group of educators dedicated to promoting the benefits of literacy. We believe that reading is one of the greatest joys and keys to success in life.

We believe...

Being able to read is the foundation of success in school and to a great extent in life.
In promoting the learning and loving of reading at all age groups.
It is never too early to start reading to children. We encourage reading to newborns.
It is never too late to develop a love of reading.
In providing multicultural books with the belief that children need to see themselves depicted in the books they read.
Reading to a child includes an important emotional bonding experience.
In focusing on low-income families since they often do not have the means to have many books in their homes.
In striving to include an educational element in all of our programs rather than simply giving books away.
Our mission is best served through community partnerships and collaborations.

The Family Book Club has received national and local recognition for its programs and member literacy contributions.

Michigan Helping Hand Award from the Head Start Association, 2001, 2000, 1996, 1995
Awarded to FBC for Read to Kids incentive programs at Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, and Willow Run Head Start programs.

Oprah and the Bagel Book Club, 1997
The Bagel Book Club, a weekly book club developed by FBC for young girls in an Ann Arbor low-income housing community, caught Oprah's attention. She sent a film crew to tape the club and displayed the video at her annual convention highlighting book clubs around the country.

Celebrate Literacy Award from the Washtenaw Reading Council, 1997
Awarded to Jenni Zimmer, FBC vice-president, for her contributions to literacy in Washtenaw County.

Bookwoman of the Year Award from the Women's National Book Association, Detroit Chapter, 1999
Presented to Joan Weisman, FBC president, for significant contributions to literacy.

Volunteer of the Year Award from the Washtenaw County Office of Sheriff Correctional Services, 2001
Received for FBC's Staying in Closer Touch program.