Where are they now

Turning Pages is proud to recognize the students who began their leadership journey with us in high school and continue to advance our mission beyond graduation. These alumni have gone on to attend top colleges across the country, where they remain committed to promoting literacy and educational equity.

Many return to volunteer at book fairs during school breaks, support virtual outreach, and advocate for access to books in their new communities. Their continued service reflects the lasting impact of youth leadership and the power of staying connected to a cause.


  • My favorite part about Turning Pages is giving an excited reader a book I have read and loved. Listening to students’ interests and working with them to find a good book is always rewarding.

    Brian • Co-President • Princeton University

  • Turning Pages has shown me just how powerful books can be in shaping the lives of children and inspiring a lifelong love for reading. I loved sharing my favorite books with children.

    Caroline • Co-President • Harvard University

  • Turning Pages enabled me to share my passion for reading with thousands of students and I am very happy to have made a positive impact on their education.

    Will • Amherst College

  • Being able to give a kid a book that I once loved reading provides them with new perspectives and experiences that once shaped me as a learner and will help shape them.

    Sabrina • Vanderbilt University

  • My favorite part of Turning Pages has been helping many Hispanic kids with little English knowledge rise above that barrier, book by book, just like I did.

    Ignacio Brina • Brown University

  • It was great being able to help kids find books at our book fairs and see the books I collected going to excited young readers.

    Brodie • University of St. Andrews

  • Seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces when I connect them with the book they’ve been dreaming of reading always fills my spirit, especially if it also brought me that same joy as a child.

    Forrest • Boston College