Thanks for stopping by! Whether you visited our tent at The Word On The Street Festival—or found us online—you’re invited to join our growing community bookshelf.
Share a title that moved you, inspired you, or simply brought you joy. Your recommendation may spark someone else’s next great read.
Add Your Favourite Book
Have a title you’d love to recommend? Submit it on our form and help us grow our shared bookshelf!
Why We Do This
Ripple Foundation is a 100% volunteer-run Canadian charity that empowers youth across the country through free creative literacy programs.
This bookshelf activity is part of our annual tradition at The Word On The Street Festival, but now it’s open to everyone, everywhere. Join us in showing how stories can connect, inspire, and uplift.
Explore Ripple Foundation's Free Programs for Youth
- Kids Write 4 Kids Contest – Budding authors in grades 4–8 have the chance to become published writers.
- Write It Workshops – Free virtual creative writing workshops that teach storytelling fundamentals.
- Wave Blog – A platform for students in grades 8–12 to share their voices and earn volunteer hours.
- Express Inspire Connect Youth Conference – A national youth-led virtual event designed to spark creativity, foster leadership, and inspire action among young changemakers.
Support Our Mission
You can help us continue nurturing the next generation of storytellers:
- Share this page with fellow book lovers
- Volunteer your time or skills
- Make a donation — every dollar supports free programming for youth