To travel the world and experience the inexperienced, right from the library. 

Books allow people of all ages to experience the inexperienced. To fly on magic brooms or explore the North Pole, all from the comfort of your bedroom or library. Our mission is to give our upcoming leaders that access to these experiences. To expand their minds with the help of a hardcover or paperback, and discover new lands through it.

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Who are we?

The Beatrice Martin Foundation is a nonprofit organization that strives to encourage and promote literacy amongst underprivileged youth. Through the Beatrice Martin Foundation, we hope to spread the joy of reading and provide the next generation with the skills they need to thrive in society. 

Why is literacy important?

Literacy is important amongst youth because it allows them to gain knowledge, expand their vocabulary, and experience the world right from the comfort of their bed. Literacy is needed for children because it will give them the necessary skills they will need to grow and succeed in society. But, reading is more than just education. The feeling of finding the perfect book and devouring through the pages because you have to find out what happens in the end is a feeling we believe, everyone should be able to experience at least once in their life.

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At the BMF Essay Lab, we help your authentic voice shine through every essay creating a cohesive, compelling story across your entire application. Every edit is thoughtful, every session personalized, and every student receives dedicated support.

Our editors have walked the same path, earning acceptance to top schools like Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, UPenn, Brown, UC Berkeley, Cornell, UCLA, and USC. Now, we’re ready to help you do the same.

And the best part? Every dollar supports The Beatrice Martin Foundation’s mission to expand access to diverse books and stories for all students.

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Recently at The Beatrice Martin Foundation...

  • Stanza Stars Poetry Program at the Rancho Mirage Library

  • The image shows logos of Cornell University, Stanford University, Emory University, University of California Berkeley, Columbia University, and UCLA, with the text 'College Essay Editing Services. We're back! Register now!' and a cursor pointing to a registration button.

    Launched the BMF Essay Lab

  • Two children sitting at a desk reading books, with classroom furniture and a digital clock in the background.

    Fully funded two classrooms in California to supply books to their classroms

  • Whiteboard with colorful handwritten message that reads, 'Welcome to Storybook Stars! - From The Beatrice Martin Foundation'. The whiteboard is decorated with drawings of stars, hearts, and books. A round wall clock shows the time as approximately 10:50.

    Story Book Stars Writing Program at the Rancho Mirage Public Library

  • Five young women sitting together, smiling at the camera, wearing casual clothing and buttons that say "Visitor" visiting a local elementary school for a book donation.

    Read Across America Day event at Cesar Chavez Elementary + 200 books donated

  • Red library cart filled with books arranged in four shelves in an underground parking garage.

    Donated 100+ Books to the Palisades Library

  • A Christmas tree decorated with Star Wars plush toys surrounded by a large pile of wrapped Christmas presents and wrapped books in various holiday-themed wrapping paper.

    100 books & toys donated to Martha's Village and Kitchen

  • A drawing of six white rabbits with black eyes, some on a dark blue background with stars and some on a beige surface. One rabbit is on a blanket, and others are around in different poses, creating a whimsical scene.

    Hosted our "Anyone Can Publish, and That Means You" Workshop

  • Two young women standing in front of a black SUV filled with donation boxes and bags, smiling at the camera, outdoors on a sunny day.

    200+ books donated to Coachella Valley Rescue Mission

  • A group of children sitting on colorful rugs in a library with bookshelves and a librarian interacting with them.

    160 books donated to Cesar Chavez Elementary

  • Text reads 'Proud Partner' at top, 'Unite Against Book Bans' with a stylized open book graphic, and 'Join the Movement' at the bottom on a black background.

    Partnered with the American Library Association in their Unite Against Book Bans Campaign

  • Group of young people standing around a large screen in a room, watching a video of a group of people outdoors, with some of the viewers sitting and others standing. The screen shows women smiling and talking, with subtitles saying 'Break the tape!'.

    Presented at the A C Bilbrew Library on book bans

  • Group of students walking outdoors with backpacks, on a cloudy day near buildings with palm trees.

    Partnered with the Golden State Readers on the #BreakTheTape Campaign and rallied 1400+ students

  • A news reporter in a newsroom with computers and large windows behind her, standing in front of a screen displaying the logo 'SAN', reporting on Banned Books Week and student activist views.

    Featured in the Desert Sun for our work with book bans

  • Flyer for college essay editing service featuring a laptop with an open document, a logo with a hot air balloon, and information about the service including personal statement editing, feedback, and contact email.

    Launched our College Essay Editing Service

  • A digital educational worksheet on brainstorming with a light blue grid background, black bold titles, and a section with bullet points providing tips for effective brainstorming.

    Hosted a college essay writing workshop

  • A panel of six women and one man seated at a long table on a stage, with a woman standing at a podium speaking. There is a large screen behind her displaying a presentation slide with images of diverse women.

    Spoke on the YALSA Panel at the ALA Annual Conference

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A group of young children sitting on a blue carpet with light blue polka dots in a classroom, looking at books and engaged in reading. Two adults are assisting and interacting with the children.
Children sitting on a colorful carpet in a library, reading books and engaging with adults during a storytelling event, with a backdrop that says 'Yes you can' surrounded by bookshelves, decorations, and pink flowers.
Two people wearing Christmas hats and sweaters arranging gift-wrapped presents on carts outside a building.
A teacher kneeling and engaging with four young children in a classroom setting, sharing picture books and doing a reading activity.
A woman wearing a Santa hat pushing a blue cart filled with wrapped Christmas presents outside a building.
A group of children and a woman with long dark hair at an outdoor school event, with children leaning over a red railing and a table with Easter-themed goodie bags, set against a sunny sky and makeshift shelter.
Group of elementary school children and two female teachers posing outside school building for a photo.
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Children sitting on a colorful classroom carpet, engaged in activities, with a teacher nearby. The classroom walls display educational posters, charts, and colorful decorations.
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A classroom scene with students seated at tables and a teacher standing at the front. Four students are standing near a whiteboard, presenting. A large monitor displays three photos of young women. Classroom decorations include a banner, colorful cha
Four women standing in a classroom holding books, with a whiteboard behind them containing handwritten notes and a small whiteboard with text. They are smiling and posing for a photo.
Two girls shopping for Easter baskets outdoors on a sunny day, with colorful baskets filled with toys and treats in front of them, near a school or community center.
A woman and two girls looking at a cart filled with colorful Easter baskets and treat bags outdoors on a sunny day.
Children sitting on colorful mats while sitting on the floor of a library, engaging in a listening activity with two adults, surrounded by bookshelves filled with books.
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