named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Teen Book Festival
Day-long event featuring author sessions, autographing opportunities, book sales via Hipocampo Books, and interactive engagement for teens; held at Frontier Field with free admission
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Literary Events & Workshops 2 activities
- Facilitates author engagement and literary programming at the festivalHosts author presentations, an opening session featuring all authors, and autographing opportunities with nationally recognized writers. The 2022 festival featured 18 authors, and programming emphasizes diverse genres, reading levels, and cultural backgrounds relevant to teens.
- Organizes and hosts an annual free teen book festivalPlans and executes a daylong, free-to-attend festival for teens in grades 6–12, connecting approximately 2,500 participants annually with authors through presentations, autograph sessions, and literacy-focused programming. The event has been held annually for over 16 years and is operated in collaboration with multiple school districts and member libraries of the Monroe County Library System.
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Nonprofit Retail and Merchandise Sales 1 activity
- Manages on-site book sales, merchandise, and rafflesOperates a bookstore and merchandise table at the festival where exclusive books and items are available for purchase, with proceeds supporting festival operations. Also conducts raffle drawings as part of the event programming.
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Event and Production Volunteer Coordination 1 activity
- Recruits and manages teen and adult volunteersEngages over 200 teen and 100 adult volunteers annually to support the planning and execution of the daylong festival, ensuring operational success and teen leadership opportunities.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$6K
Contributions & grants$6K88%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$20%
Other revenue$775
expenses
Total expenses$37K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$43K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$43K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -54.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
Who runs it
board members · 6
- Angela Giuseppetti — Director
- Carla Stough Huffman — Director
- Jayha Smith — Director
- Jen Moritz — Director
- Linda Moroney — Director
- Ren vanMeenen — Director
relationships · 45
Who they work with
- A. S. King Partner — Featured author at the festival
- American Library Association Network — Board member Anne Rehor is a member of the American Library Association and its youth-focused division, indicating network affiliation.
- Brighton Memorial Library Partner — Member organization of the Planning Committee, contributing staff and resources to the festival.
- Central Library Partner — Cara Rager identifies Central Library as her home-base library, and large events like Be My Neighbor Day have been hosted there, indicating collaboration.
- Frederick Douglass Community Library Partner — Member organization of the Planning Committee, contributing staff and resources to the festival.
- Friends & Foundation of the Rochester Public Library Partner — Financial sponsor at the Bookmark level, contributing between $200 and $500.
- Friends of Chili Library Partner — Provides non-financial support, including facilities and event promotion.
- Friends of Chili Public Library Partner — Provides non-financial support, including facilities and event promotion.
- Friends of Henrietta Public Library Partner — Provides non-financial support, including facilities and event promotion.
- Friends of Irondequoit Library Partner — Provides non-financial support, including facilities and event promotion.
- Friends of Parma Library Partner — Provides non-financial support, including facilities and event promotion.
- Friends of Penfield Public Library Partner — Financial sponsor at the Bookmark level, contributing between $200 and $500.
- Friends of Seymour Library, Brockport Partner — Financial sponsor at the Bookmark level, contributing between $200 and $500.
- Friends of Webster Public Library Partner — Provides non-financial support, including facilities and event promotion.
- Friends of Wood Library Partner — Financial sponsor at the Bookmark level, contributing between $200 and $500.
- GEVA Theatre Company Partner — Board member Angela Giuseppetti is affiliated with GEVA Theatre Company, indicating a partnership.
- Henrietta Public Library Partner — Member organization of the Planning Committee, contributing staff and resources to the festival.
- Hipocampo Books Partner — Provides the bookstore at the Teen Book Fest.
- Irondequoit Public Library Partner — Multiple board members, including Karen Hultz and Linda Moroney, are affiliated with Irondequoit Public Library, and it is cited as a community library, indicating an ongoing partnership.
- LGBT Giving Circle Partner — Financial sponsor at the First Edition level, contributing $2,000 or more.
- Livonia Public Library Partner — Member organization of the Planning Committee, contributing staff and resources to the festival.
- Monroe #1 BOCES School Library System Partner — Financial sponsor at the Best Seller level, contributing $5,000 or more.
- Monroe 2 - Orleans BOCES Partner — Financial sponsor at the Short Story level, contributing between $500 and $999.
- Monroe Community College Partner — Financial sponsor at the Bookmark level, contributing between $200 and $500.
- Monroe Community College Partner — Member organization of the Planning Committee, contributing staff and resources to the festival.
- Monroe County Library System Partner — Collaborative partner in organizing and delivering the Greater Rochester Teen Book Festival.
- Monroe County Library System Partner — Financial sponsor at the First Edition level, contributing $2,000 or more.
- Nazareth College Partner — Board member Dr. Naomi Erdmann and past president Laura Jones are affiliated with Nazareth College, indicating institutional connection.
- New York Library Association Network — Multiple board members serve or have served in leadership roles in the New York Library Association, particularly its Youth Services Section, indicating formal network affiliation.
- Newark Public Library Partner — Member organization of the Planning Committee, contributing staff and resources to the festival.
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strategies · 5
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.
- Teen-Led Program Design 115 orgsmethodology: teen_advisory_modelBy integrating Teen Advisory Boards and cross-sector library collaborations into planning and outreach, the organization builds authentic engagement because involving teens in leadership roles strengthens relevance, trust, and peer-to-peer participation.shared approach: Youth-Led Experiential Development →
- Youth-First Access and Participation 115 orgsmethodology: youth_first_accessBy prioritizing teen access to programming—through seating policies, delayed adult entry, and teen-centered design—the organization ensures meaningful participation because removing structural barriers enables greater engagement and affirms teens as the primary audience.shared approach: Youth-Led Experiential Development →
- Author-Reader Engagement 8 orgsmethodology: author_reader_engagementBy facilitating direct interaction between teens and published authors through festivals, book signings, and storytelling, the organization fosters enthusiasm for reading and writing because personal connection with creators inspires greater engagement and validates teens' creative identities.shared approach: Author Engagement as Inspiration →
- Transformative Literacy Experience 8 orgsmethodology: transformational_programmingBy designing literature-based programs that explore complex themes like trauma, identity, and censorship, the organization aims to shift teens’ self-perception and worldview because narrative engagement fosters emotional and social development alongside literacy.shared approach: Author Engagement as Inspiration →
- Free and Inclusive Access Modelmethodology: inclusive_access_modelBy removing financial and social barriers—through free admission, sponsorships, and equity-focused policies—the organization cultivates a diverse, inclusive community because accessible, welcoming spaces enable broader teen participation regardless of background.