top of page
paper corner bg for wix3.png

BOOKS ACROSS AMERICA

Sign up to get the film for free
In this new documentary, a writer travels to 50 states, reads 50 books, & interviews 50 authors all in 50 days.
Fill out the form below, and, in the coming months, we'll send you a sample of the film ... plus some info on how you can use it in your community🎥📚👀.
Occupation
wide map for wix.png

The Authors

paper corner bg for wix4.png
Impact Goal for Wix3.png

The Mission

1) Get teens excited about reading
Premiere the film in middle and high school English classrooms during Read Across America Week (3/2-3/6)
2) Provide personalized book recommendations
Coordinate with local booksellers and librarians to customize book recommendations for each teen
3) Give away 50,000 books
Partner with publishers to pair 50,000 book recommendations with a free book.

Freadom

The last few years have seen a dramatic increase in banned books. In this rough sample of the film, we speak with the recently fired Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, about:
  • the rise of book bans
  • ​the accessibility of books and knowledge

The Team

Mason Engel - Director
My project-1 (1)_edited_edited.png
An author and filmmaker, Mason makes documentaries about books. His early projects, The Bookstour and Story Road, appeared on public television.
E2AC - Nonprofit Partner
E2AC Logo with laurels.png
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Entertainment 2 Affect Change helps filmmakers have a real-world impact. Their award-winning films have been featured in festivals around the world.
parchment BG.png
Subscribe

Join the Movement

Enter your info below and join the "Books Across America" mission.
  • receive a 15-minute sample of the documentary
  • watch behind-the-scenes content from your favorite authors
  • get notified when the full film is ready
  • help us share the love of reading with teenagers
Occupation
E2AC+logo+2021_edited.png
BCA(large).png
bookshop org logo.png

501(c)(3) Partner

Official Sponsor

  • instagram
  • facebook
  • tiktok
  • twitter-sign
bottom of page