For his two-year term as National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Gene Luen Yang traveled nationwide to promote his platform, "Reading Without Walls," showing kids and teens that reading is a vital part of their lives and speaking to parents, teachers, librarians—everyone invested in young people's literacy—about how better to connect with kids and teens and help them love reading.

Access Materials from the Program

• "Reading Without Walls" - Macmillan Publishers External
  Macmillan Publishers' Web page provides information about the "Reading Without Walls" Challenge, as well as activity kits which work alongside Yang's platform during his ambassadorship.
• "Reading Without Walls" Resources - Every Child a Reader External
  Every Child a Reader provides additional resources from Macmillan Publisher's official challenge with Gene Luen Yang, including classroom posters, social media images, and additional reading activities to inspire young readers.