Tanu Shree Singh, an assistant professor of Positive Psychology and author, founded the Reading Raccoons Facebook group, emphasizing its impact on fostering a love for reading.

The community started as a Facebook group, aimed at finding interesting books for kids that went beyond moralistic stories. It reached a membership of around 11,000

The Reading Raccoons community, initially focused on children’s literature, quickly won the hearts of parents, leading to its expansion. This success prompted the creation of the Senior Reading Raccoons, a dedicated group for adults.

The adult group was born out of the elder members’ desire for a similar platform where they could share their love for books, which has since flourished into a vibrant community of avid readers.