Program Information Bookstr knows the ultimate power of stories is to build empathy and understanding of all people, and consequently, a better, more tolerant, and inclusive world. At the heart of everything we do, lies our ethos, our raison d\u2019\u00eatre \u2013 connecting people through celebrating love for all things bookish. Bookstr\u2019s mission is to bring together people who love books, community, and connection; and offer a platform that gives voices to the historically voiceless, shining a light on diverse topics and stories that have been underrepresented. While reading a book can be a solitary experience, Bookstr makes the journey exciting by enabling readers to share their love for books, with an ever-growing vibrant community.