#BlackBooksMatterChallenge

It’s Taylor aka Astronaut Starbright! I am back with another challenge and this time I’m bringing my mom along to help me! It is called Black Books Matter Challenge!

Through my Taylor Take Flight with a Book Drive that I started when I was 10 years old, I have collected and donated over 25,000 books to families, organizations, libraries and communities across the nation.

Yet across the nation, the voices of LGBTQ, black men, black women, trans children, the history of slavery in America, and crucial reproductive health stories and health inequities in general to name a few are being stifled. In the face of censorship, I am standing tall (and on some shoulders of some great authors who I will share as the campaign grows) and committed to dismantling the barriers that hinder knowledge and empathy. Supporting this challenge is not just about placing books; you are helping plant seeds of understanding and fostering a sense of belonging.

The challenge is simple to educate the masses and bring Black Literature, Black stories, Black Joy, Black History to your neighborhoods! This includes purchasing books about figures in Black history and non-fiction or fiction novels written by Black authors including supporting Black owned bookstores. 



I am turning 21 this July so my goal is a big one! $21,000! I hope to raise this money to not only start in my hometown this summer of Jacksonville, Florida, yet, travel to other cities/states and partner with local Black authors there as well. And yes if you feel inspired to do the same in your neighborhood, by all means create your own challenge and join us! 


Because our children, young people AND grown-ups need access to books with a range of cultures, stories and languages.  Now more than ever! In this day and age the fact that our young people are still not accessing the books they need, with characters that look like them is appalling.  

As an actionist, I vow to never stop working for change and improvement in education. Representation and inclusion means everything to me. Please join me (and my mom) on this challenge of censorship and amplify the voices that have been unjustly silenced. It is not just about books; it's about liberating stories, promoting understanding, and empowering communities.

Your support and contribution means bringing necessary stories to deprived communities, fostering inclusivity, and challenging the status quo. With your help, we'll curate a collection of books that speak to the heart of our mission.

What Your Contribution Accomplishes

* Book Curation: Your support will enable us to carefully select books that have been censored due to their content, ensuring a diverse and impactful collection. And with your funding, we will donate to little libraries.

* Community Engagement: By accepting this challenge and donating we will be able to reach a global audience, spreading awareness about the importance of these censored narratives, and promoting inclusivity.

* Logistics: Your support will help us cover our costs to bring these those who need them most- things like shipping, flights, accomodations, and installations.

Your contribution is not just an investment it's an investment in a more compassionate and understanding world, collectively shaping a brighter future by challenging censorship and providing access to these marginalized voices.

So hope you will join me in this transformative endeavor. Your support funds plants seeds of change, helping pave the way for a more inclusive and empathetic society. Together, we can make a difference—one story at a time.

You ready! You’ve been challenged!

Taylor and Mom