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__NOINDEX__ Readergirlz, (rgz), established in 2007, is an online book community and partner of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). The mission of Readergirlz is to advocate for literacy among teen girls. Readergirlz hosts authors monthly for an exchange with teens and administers special literacy projects, including the support of Teen Read Week, the third week of October, and Support Teen Literature Day in April.

General Operations
Readergirlz provides an author experience with teen girls worldwide, despite socioeconomic status or geographic location.

Literacy Projects
Teen Read Week Multiple authors are hosted to support YALSA's Teen Read Week Operation Teen Book Drop (TBD) Publisher donated 8,000 YA books are garnered for underserved teens.

Administration
Co-founders: Dia Calhoun, Janet Lee Carey, Lorie Ann Grover, Justina Chen Headley

Readergirlz divas: Lorie Ann Grover, Dia Calhoun, Justina Chen Headley, Holly Cupala, Melissa Walker Postergirlz: Little Willow, Jackie Parker, Miss Erin, HipWriterMama, Shelf Elf

Awards
James Patterson "PageTurner Award" American Library Association's Association for Library Services to Children "Great Websites Award."