The Competitive Readers Coalition has committed to fighting the Literacy crisis in all inner cities, starting with Pinellas County. Our Mission: Is to transform lives by empowering, edifying, and encouraging excellence in black & brown boys, 1 Book, 1 Haircut, 1 Barber/Mentor at a time. Our objective is to change the world by instilling a love for reading in young black boys globally, promoting positive images through books that incorporate name, image, and likeness, providing mentorship and support in sports, building home libraries, and fostering essential life and financial skills.