named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Lesson Plans & Workshops for Educators
Curriculum resources and training workshops for high school educators that integrate literature with cultural and social themes, supporting classroom engagement around identity and history.
Mosaic Literary Conference
Annual event promoting literature-based creative thinking and knowledge sharing through workshops for educators, community organizations, and the public, often tied to themes of Black identity and social engagement.
Mosaic Literary Magazine
Print and online publication showcasing writers of African and Latinx descent, featuring fiction, essays, interviews, and book reviews. Includes curated issues such as "Black/Queer/Lit."
One Book One Bronx
Weekly community discussions on books addressing gentrification, social justice, women’s empowerment, criminal justice, and racial inequality, reflecting the Bronx’s diverse demographics. Offers both virtual and in-person participation.
Senior Book Clubs
Five-week onsite book club cycles for seniors, led by trained facilitators, using literature to enhance cognitive health, reduce stress, and build community through discussion.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Literary Events & Workshops 2 activities
- Host weekly book discussions and community conversations in the BronxFacilitates weekly in-person and virtual book discussions and public restorative conversations in the Bronx, creating free and inclusive spaces for communities to engage with literature and discuss topics such as gentrification, social justice, women's empowerment, criminal justice, and racial inequality. These discussions are offered through programs like One Book One Bronx and are held at community organizations, senior centers, and educational institutions.
- Organize the annual Mosaic Literary ConferenceHosts the annual Mosaic Literary Conference, a day-long event that promotes creative thinking and knowledge sharing through literature, offering workshops and forums for educators, community organizations, arts groups, and the public. The conference also includes professional development components for parents and educators.
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Youth Writing Contests & Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Develop and distribute educational lesson plans and workshops for educatorsCreates and distributes lesson plans and conducts workshops for secondary school educators to integrate literature into curricula focused on cultures, history, and social studies, supporting engagement with literary works by authors such as Piri Thomas, Toni Morrison, Esmeralda Santiago, and Colson Whitehead.
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Literary and Cultural Publishing 1 activity
- Publish Mosaic Literary Magazine with educational resourcesProduces and publishes Mosaic, a literary magazine in print and digital formats, that showcases writers of African and Latinx descent and includes supplementary educational lesson plans for high school educators. The magazine is curated by guest editors and supports cultural and literacy engagement.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$151K
Contributions & grants$150K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$134K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$39K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$77K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$52K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +2.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Kavanaugh | Executive Director | 50 | $39K |
board members · 10
- Angel Antonio — Board Member
- Bill Aguado — Board Member
- Brittany McCoy — Board Member
- Christine Licata — Board Member
- Haydil Henriquez — Board Chair
- Jamilah King — Board Member
- Kelsey Evans — Board Member
- Liv Minick — Board Member
- Nicole Dennis-Benn — Board Member
- Stephanie Alvarado — Board Member
relationships · 30
Who they work with
- Angie Cruz Partner — Author who participated in One Book One Bronx discussions.
- BAAD/The Bronx Academy of Art & Dance Partner — Community partner in programming and events
- Bronx Government — Program launched to connect neighbors in the Bronx to literary and personal narratives through book clubs.
- Bronx Library Center/NYPL Partner — Community partner in programming and events
- Bronx Music Hall Partner — Community partner in programming and events
- BronxArtSpace Partner — Community partner in programming and events
- Candid Network — Profile listed on Candid, a platform for nonprofit transparency and data sharing.
- Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education Partner — Community partner in programming and events
- Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education Partner — Connects with Casita Maria Center for Arts & Education through board member Christine Licata, who served as Director of Performing and Visual Arts.
- Center for Puerto Rican Studies, Hunter College Partner — Collaborates with the Center for Puerto Rican Studies through board member Angel Antonio Ruiz Laboy, who serves as Associate Director of Arts and Culture.
- En Foco, Inc. Partner — Connects with En Foco, Inc. through board member Bill Aguado, who served as Executive Director Emeritus.
- Esmeralda Santiago Partner — Author who participated in One Book One Bronx discussions.
- ID Studio Partner — Community partner in programming and events
- James Baldwin Outdoor Learning Center Partner — Community partner in programming and events
- Kem Joy Ukwu Partner — Author who participated in One Book One Bronx discussions.
- Laundromat Project Partner — Co-hosted a lesson plan workshop in December 2017.
- Lehman College/CUNY Partner — Community partner in programming and events
- Mosaic Literary Conference Network — Hosts thematic programming aligned with Mosaic magazine; part of LFP's broader literary network.
- Natasha Tarpley Partner — Author who participated in One Book One Bronx discussions.
- Nicole Dennis-Benn Partner — Author who participated in One Book One Bronx discussions.
- No Longer Empty Partner — Connects with No Longer Empty through board member Christine Licata, who served as Executive Director.
- The Bronx Collab Partner — Community partner in programming and events
- The Bronx Museum Partner — Community partner in programming and events
- The Bronx Museum of the Arts Partner — Connects with The Bronx Museum of the Arts through board member Christine Licata, who served as Director of Public and Community Programs.
- The Bronx River Community Garden Partner — Community partner in programming and events
- The Last Poets Partner — Author group that participated in One Book One Bronx discussions.
- The Laundromat Project Partner — Community partner in programming and events
- Tyehimba Jess Partner — Author who participated in One Book One Bronx discussions.
- Urban Health Plan Partner — Collaborates with LFP on programming, featured in media coverage.
- Urban Health Plan Partner — Community partner in programming and events
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Bibliotherapy for Emotional and Cognitive Wellnessmethodology: bibliotherapyBy using storytelling and reading as therapeutic tools, the organization supports emotional and cognitive well-being, because personal connection to literature fosters introspection, healing, and mental resilience.
- Community Building Through Literary Archiving and Anti-Disciplinary Practicemethodology: community-building-through-archivingBy combining intentional archiving with anti-disciplinary artistic practices, the organization advances social justice and community cohesion, because preserving and reinterpreting cultural narratives empowers marginalized voices and fosters collective memory.
- Restorative, Culture-Centered Literary Engagementmethodology: restorative_conversationsBy facilitating book discussions centered on social justice and cultural identity, the organization builds community and re-engages individuals with reading, because linking literature to personal and collective identity strengthens belonging and intellectual participation.