named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Children’s Book Festival
One-day festival featuring author and illustrator meet-and-greets, live storytimes, author talks, illustration demos, and a Family Fun Zone; held rain or shine at the Chappaqua Train Station
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Literary Events & Workshops 2 activities
- Hosts annual children's book festival in Chappaqua, NYOrganizes and produces an annual flagship children's book festival in Chappaqua, Westchester County, NY, connecting families, children, and teens with established authors and illustrators through live storytimes, author talks, and illustration demonstrations. The event attracts thousands of visitors each year.
- Manages author and illustrator engagement and participationCoordinates applications and facilitates opportunities for authors and illustrators to participate in the annual festival, enabling direct interaction with children and teens to promote literary and artistic appreciation.
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Free Expression Defense & Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocates against book censorshipPartners with The Town of New Castle to oppose book censorship in alignment with the American Library Association’s “The Freedom to Read Statement,” promoting intellectual freedom and access to literature for children and teens.
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Community Safety and Conduct Enforcement 1 activity
- Ensures safe and inclusive festival environmentEnforces a zero-tolerance policy against harassment, intimidation, discrimination, and censorship at all in-person and online events, providing a safe and respectful space for authors, illustrators, vendors, sponsors, board members, and guests.
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Organizes volunteer operations for festival supportRecruits and manages volunteers to assist with event logistics including setup, visitor greeting, author support, and checkout during the Chappaqua Children's Book Festival.
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Used Book and Media Sales for Fundraising 1 activity
- Partners with book vendor for festival salesDesignates Best Book Fairs as the official book vendor for the Chappaqua Children's Book Festival, managing book sales operations at the event.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$79K
Contributions & grants$46K59%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$2820%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$79K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$6K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$20K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$20K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -11.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Blye | Assistant Executive Director | 15 | $3K |
| Rhonda D Greenberg | Executive Director | 20 | $3K |
board members · 4
- Arianna Grassia — Director
- Linda Bosco — Director
- Mara Van Fleet — Director
- Robin Chwatko — Director
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- American Library Association Network — Aligns CCBF’s anti-censorship stance with ALA’s “The Freedom to Read Statement”.
- Best Book Fairs Partner — Official book vendor for the Chappaqua Children's Book Festival
- Chappaqua Garden Club Partner — Ready to Read Sponsor of the Chappaqua Children's Book Festival
- Chappaqua Summer Scholarship Program Partner — Ready to Read Sponsor of the Chappaqua Children's Book Festival
- Chappaqua Train Station Partner — Hosts the annual Chappaqua Children's Book Festival.
- Green Room Music Partner — Ready to Read Sponsor of the Chappaqua Children's Book Festival
- Kiwi Country Day Camp Partner — 2025 Title Sponsor of the Chappaqua Children's Book Festival
- Little Artists Studio Partner — Ready to Read Sponsor of the Chappaqua Children's Book Festival
- Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Network — CCBF based its anti-harassment policy on SCBWI’s policy, acknowledging SCBWI’s foundational work.
- Town of New Castle Government — Recognized supporter of the Chappaqua Children's Book Festival
- Town of New Castle Partner — Collaborates with CCBF to oppose book censorship and support a safe, inclusive festival environment.
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.
- Anti-Censorship as a Foundation for Inclusive Literaturemethodology: anti-censorship-advocacyBy actively opposing censorship, the organization protects intellectual freedom and ensures diverse representation in children's literature, because access to a wide range of stories fosters empathy, inclusion, and critical thinking in young readers.
- Author-Reader Engagement to Promote Literacymethodology: author-reader engagementBy connecting children directly with authors and illustrators through in-person events, the organization fosters deeper engagement with literature and cultivates a lasting appreciation for reading and the arts, because interaction with creators humanizes storytelling and increases relatability and inspiration.
- Book Distribution for Literacy Accessmethodology: book-distributionBy distributing books directly to children, the organization increases access to reading materials and promotes literacy, because ownership of books—especially personal copies—encourages repeated reading and builds reading confidence in young learners.