ABOUT US

"I had such a fantastic experience in Fort Collins! I so appreciated the warmth, generosity, and professionalism of the Fort Collins Reads Committee and the enthusiasm of all the readers I chatted with! This
is truly a community that reads."

R.F. Kuang
2024 Fort Collins Reads Author

HISTORY

Founded in 2002, Fort Collins Reads, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, has worked to connect neighbors through literature and speaking engagements with some of the nation’s most recognized authors. As one of the longest-running community reads programs, we’ve proudly featured everything from staples of young adult fiction like Lois Lowry to award-winning authors like Jennifer Egan and James McBride. Titles are selected in hope of sparking conversations and addressing topics relevant to local and national issues. While the author presentation, held annually in the fall, is the cornerstone of the event, Fort Collins Reads hopes to ignite interest in literacy and dialogue all year long.

MISSION STATEMENT

Fort Collins Reads seeks to strengthen and enrich the community through reading and the civil discussion of thought-provoking topics for the annual one book, community wide read.

“The energy of the smart and creative board permeates every aspect of the Fort Collins Reads program. The community is vibrant and involved because it is a city of great readers. I cannot begin to say enough good things about my experience in Fort Collins.”

—Ann Patchett, Commonwealth
2017 Fort Collins Reads Author