Nonprofit
Literacy Nation
Helps independent authors and readers. It runs a yearly indie author book fair, offers free masterclasses, and gives awards for independent books.
- Free
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What they do
Visit the book fair when it is held, register for a free masterclass on the website, or join one of seven standing volunteer committees, such as library, marketing or fundraising.
Who it is for
- Who can join
- Open to anyone
- Who is there
- Adults of any age
When and where
The indie author book fair is held yearly. The 2026 fair was listed for Saturday, August 8. Free masterclasses can be registered for on the website.
- Season
- Summer
Book fair venue, Fourth District Container Village
- Address
- 4862 to 4870 Parkside Ave
- Part of the city
- West Park
Your first visit
Feeling unsure the first time is normal. Most groups are glad when someone new walks in.
First step: Register for a free masterclass on the group's website, or visit the next book fair. To volunteer, use the Join a Committee link for the committee you want..
You can just show up.
What to expect
At the book fair, independent authors sell their own books at tables, and a few vendors sell book accessories, literary merchandise, educational products, and art or crafts. The pages we read do not give public hours, parking, or accessibility details, and the masterclass page does not describe topics or format, so ask when you register.
Tips for your first visit
- Email contact@literacynationinc.org or call (646) 721-1358 to confirm the fair's hours and entrance before you go.
- When you register for a masterclass, ask how long it runs and whether it is in person or online.
- Ask a committee chair how much time a member is expected to give.
Newcomer welcome
Fine for newcomers, but you may need to speak up (3 out of 5). Why we say this: The book fair is free and open to the public, masterclass registration is free on the website, and each committee has a join link. The site does not say what a masterclass is like or whether you can attend a committee meeting first..
Cost and commitment
- Cost
- Free. The book fair and masterclasses are free to attend. Membership is $49 for 12 months. Authors and vendors pay a table fee: $50 for members and $125 for non-members.
- How often
- One time event
Access and languages
- Wheelchair access
- We do not know yet. Ask the group before you go.
- Languages spoken
- We do not know yet which languages are spoken.
Requirements
We found no special requirements. Ask the group if you are not sure.
How to reach them
We copy contact details as the group or a public source published them. Each one shows where it came from.
- Website: literacynationinc.org Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: literacynationinc.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Email: contact@literacynationinc.org Source: literacynationinc.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Phone: (646) 721-1358 Source: literacynationinc.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Contact: Richard Ashby Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026 ; Source: literacynationinc.org, seen October 8, 2026
- Social media: Facebook, Instagram Source: literacynationinc.org
Sources and last check
Checked by our research team on October 8, 2026. This was a closer look, including what a first visit is like.
- Last seen active
- August 2026 (See the evidence)
- Last checked by our team
- October 8, 2026
- Status
- Active
- Our confidence in this listing
- Medium
- IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Pennsylvania extract, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Contact name, Ein
- nccsdata.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com, seen October 4, 2026. Supports: Name, Location, Website, Contact name, Ein
- literacynationinc.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Summary, What they do, Kind, Categories, Interests, Schedule, Location, Cost, First step, Contacts, Status, Last sign of life
- literacynationinc.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, First step
- literacynationinc.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: Schedule, Location
- literacynationinc.org, seen October 8, 2026. Supports: What they do, First step
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