Mission & vision
Our mission
& vision.
Mission
What we do
The Interlink Foundation’s mission is to create and sustain important works of
literature and spaces that uplift marginalized voices to reclaim narratives, expand
public discourse, preserve culture, and defend creative expression as acts of power
and global solidarity.
Vision
We envision a world where our bookshelves reflect the communities that we live in,
where every voice is heard and valued, and the transformative power of literature
and storytelling fuels a global movement toward equity, widespread cultural
representation, and collective liberation.
What we do
Four program areas
The Interlink Foundation is organized around four program areas. Each program has its own
budget, goals, and mechanisms for continuous improvement and growth.
Interlink Foundation Books
Addresses the exclusion of diverse voices in mainstream publishing by publishing narrative works that capture key cultural moments. Through our own imprint, digital archiving and translation services and our classroom bookshelves initiative, we produce, publish and promote high quality, beautifully illustrated books that showcase and preserve cultural heritage under threat of erasure, and ensure that essential stories remain accessible for future generations.
Arabic Literature-in-Translation
Supports the translation, production, publication and promotion of leading writers from the Arab World whose voices are unheard in the West. We organize annual tours of award-winning authors and their translators, and support classrooms and community bookstores. We also prepare study guides to encourage class adoption by professors and educators.
Storyteller Collaborative
Nurtures writers, illustrators and literary professionals from underrepresented communities through retreats, community building and skill development initiatives. Events such as the Arab Writers Retreat, and initiatives like Palestinian KidLit camp and Queer KidLit camp — mentor groups for Palestinian and Queer writers of children’s literature — offer vital space for creative growth and cultural exchange, supported by a growing network of partnerships.
Read and Resist
Engages the public through author tours, community events and literary gatherings that promote radical storytelling and cross-cultural dialogue. Our speaker series and signature events, including our annual Read & Resist Fest, draw audiences nationally and locally, while our facility in Western Massachusetts serves as a regional hub for cultural programming.
Together, these programs work to resist cultural erasure, support emerging voices,
and build an inclusive literary future.
