Island Readers & Writers’ mission is to inspire a passion for reading and learning among children living on Maine’s coastal islands and in rural communities in Washington County’s “inland islands.”
BEHOLD! National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Mac Barnett Comes to Maine!
On his nationwide tour as national ambassador, Mac invites readers of all ages to join him in celebrating what’s vibrant, joyful and inspiring about this quintessential American art form.
Island Readers & Writers is thrilled to welcome Mac Barnett to Maine—his only East Coast stop on the 2026 Ambassador Tour!
IRW’s Spring School Programs
22 schools, 9 authors & illustrators, 18 featured books!
Check out what we’re up to this semester!
2026 Dear Teacher Conference
Where educators of all kinds come together to learn, create, dream, and connect.
Friday, November 6, 2025
Husson University | Bangor, ME
