Popcorn and Books (Universal Popcorn)

Karter Johnson is a 13 year old literacy influencer from Detroit, MI. He is the CEO of Popcorn and Books, after reading a newsletter that stated if third graders couldn’t read on grade level they would have to repeat the 3rd grade. Shocked by this news, an 8-year-old Karter Johnson did research on the topic and learned that a lack of books in the home and not having anyone to read with were 2 huge issues. So he launched Popcorn and Books. Karter made it his business to help fight the literacy problem that some kids face and to be there for kids who need someone to read with. 

After being in business for a year and a half Popcorn and Books is now a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Through that organization, Karter has launched ‘Build A Kid’s Library’ where we send high-quality, age-appropriate books to kids in Detroit, MI. and its surrounding areas once a month at no cost to their families.