Project Lit

Who are we?

Project Lit is a division of Monta Vista High School’s branch of California Scholarship Federation. We work in collaboration with the organization Room to Read, which strives to eradicate illiteracy in third world nations and reduce gender disparity in education. Our work aims to not only provide children in these nations with necessary supplies (books, school supplies), but also to teach skills, which will instill a passion for reading and to pursue higher education. More information about Room to Read can be found here.

How can I help?

Project Lit accepts book donations of any genre. Books must be children's books or young adult/teenage books. In order to contribute and receive hours please follow the guidelines for donation below. You can also support us by buying books during our sales at school, and other specified locations. 100% of proceeds go directly to Room to Read, which buys supplies, pay for teachers, and building libraries towards the cause.

Donation Criteria

Only the following categories of books are accepted: PSAT prep books, SAT I & II prep books, AP prep books, children's books, and young adult (teenage) books. SAT II & AP prep books must be published in 2005–present and SAT I books must be 2003–present to meet buyer demand. If possible, please donate SAT prep, AP prep, or children's books as those are in most popular in demand. Donations with extensive writing, wear and tear or water damage are not accepted. Books must be written in English.

Please email csf.projectlit@gmail.com with your full name, grade level, Monta Vista student ID, titles of all books donated and hours earned so we can register your donation. No email means no hours!

Books to Hours Conversion

10 regular books* = 1 hour
3 SAT/AP books +1 regular book* = 1 hour
Lend 2 folding tables to Project Lit = 1 hour
*Regular books may be children’s books or young adult (teenage) books. Please do not donate any other type of book.
You can receive a maximum of 2 hours per semester through donations to Project Lit.

Community Donations

Project Lit welcomes any donations by any person, not just CSF members, including book donations, folding tables used for book sale days, and cash donations to Room to Read. If you would like to donate books, folding tables, or money, please send an e-mail stating the drop-off date and location. Please make sure the location is near Cupertino. All donations are greatly appreciated!