Barbuda has embarked on a transformative journey to enhance literacy among its youth with the launch of ‘The Lit! Project.’ This pioneering initiative, introduced on September 23, 2025, at the Barbuda Community Centre, is designed to cultivate confident and imaginative readers while fostering a community-wide appreciation for literacy. Spearheaded by The Be Foundation (TBF), the project aims to provide students with access to engaging, age-appropriate books, encourage family and community involvement in literacy development, and spark creativity in young learners. The initiative also seeks to establish sustainable systems to ensure reading success across schools. Under the theme ‘Reading Revolution: Igniting Imagination, Building Bright Futures,’ the project has garnered support from parents, educators, and government representatives. Mrs. Tulip Nicholas-Lee, the project lead, emphasized the importance of reading in shaping brighter futures for Barbudan youth. The launch event featured interactive activities and a call to action for community collaboration to promote a culture of reading. The Lit! Project will continue with a weekly Reading Club and a follow-up community meeting in November, reinforcing its commitment to empowering young minds through literacy.