
Nearly one in every 10 people, or 792 million people worldwide, has a diagnosable mental health condition. Often our friends, co-workers, neighbors and family members are suffering emotionally and don’t recognize the symptoms or won’t ask for help. And sometimes we’re the ones who are suffering and won’t admit it. By talking openly about mental health we can start to break down the stigma surrounding illness and help those who need help to get it.


Books Are Fun is bridging the literacy gap and building our student’s home libraries with Book Blast. We are inspiring more lifelong readers by putting at least one new, popular book in the hands of every student at your school. It’s our mission and our guarantee. Books Are Fun has been committed to bringing the hottest books to adults and children across the United States for more than 30 years. For every Book Blast held in Illinois, we will donate $100 to support the IPA’s Member Assistance Program.