About IRW

Island Readers & Writers (IRW) is an educational nonprofit based in Southwest Harbor, ME with a mission to inspire a passion for reading and learning in children living on Maine’s coastal islands and in Washington County, ME. We bring book-based experiences, including author and illustrator visits to our 26 partner schools, host community events and programs, and offer professional development. Explore our site to learn more about who we are, our impact, and our work.