The Book of Love/ A Fundraiser Supporting the Right to Read

The Book of Love has been organized by Design MIami/, Anava Projects, and Books & Books to raise funds for the Books & Books Literary Foundation. Between December 2023 and Spring 2023, The Book of Love is offering original, limited-edition prints designed by international creatives inspired by beloved books that have been recently challenged, banned, or removed from public bookshelves. New prints will be added to the collection throughout the life of the sale. The Books & Books Literary Foundation is a nonprofit organization that advocates for the freedom to read. The Miami-based foundation builds on beloved local bookseller Books & Books’ decades of experience in community outreach supporting literacy and the right to read. This work is needed now more than ever to combat increasing book challenges, bans, and censorship laws that obstruct access to information and, in turn, damage our democracy. The Foundation was the catalyst for the launch of The FREADOM Coalition, a consortium of organizations—including PEN America, Florida Freedom to Read Project, Southern Poverty Law Center, Miami Freedom Project, United Teachers of Dade, Florida PTA, and more—that executes a variety of civic actions and campaigns to resist censorship. They do so hand-in-hand with esteemed international and local authors, educators, parents, librarians, and civil rights groups. Recent activations include banned book giveaways, a FREADOM walk, and a series of installations, panels and more aimed at educating and empowering. The Books & Books Literary Foundation brings books and writers to communities across the state, placing books directly in the hands of individuals—including students and incarcerated persons—who might otherwise not have access. The Book of Love is a collaboration among Design Miami/, Anava Projects, and the Books & Books Literary Foundation. Printing and installation generously supported by Wet Heat Project.