Stories Change Lives. Let’s Help Girls Write Theirs.
Girls in Liberia face devastating odds. Early marriage, poverty, and lack of resources force many out of school before they learn to read. Together, we can change that. Starting today, on World Literacy Day (September 8), 10% of every Foglio publishing package will contribute to CODE’s Girls’ Accelerated Learning Initiative (GALI). With your support, we can bring mobile learning labs to schools—and give every girl the chance to tell her story.
Why Foglio is partnering with Code
Hear directly why we’re partnering with CODE, what this means for Foglio, and how you can play a role in sparking a reading revolution.
The Urgent Reality Facing Girls’ Education
In Liberia, teenage girls are more likely to drop out of school than they are to graduate.
Poverty, early marriage, and pregnancy cut education short.
Without basic literacy, their futures are severely limited—often repeating the same cycle for their children.
Odds Stacked Against Them: Many girls leave school by age 13.
Multiple Barriers: Family obligations, systemic inequality.
Disproportionate Impact: When girls miss school, entire communities suffer.
Teenage girls have a higher risk of dropping out of school
In Liberia, 86% of the poorest girls will not complete primary school, meaning that the cycle of intergenerational poverty is likely to continue.
An estimated 25% of girls in Liberia will marry before their 18th birthday, and nearly 1 in 10 will marry before the age of 15.
In her own words: GALI’s lasting impact
“The most important thing I’ve learned in GALI is to go for what I want and to be independent. It built my self-esteem and gave me confidence.” — Princess Taylor, Grade 11
“When a girl dropped out of school never having learned to read her future is not bright... The GALI girls are now referred to as special girls in a good way.” — Ms. Ophelia Gould, Teacher
“The most important thing that I learned in GALI was how to have the confidence that I can be the best in my class and in life”. — Theresa Korngor, Student in Grade 11
Same Beloved Publishing Services. Bigger Purpose.
Foglio remains the same trusted, independent publishing studio—dedicated to helping authors create beautiful books. Now, every project carries a deeper purpose. When you work with us, you’re not just bringing your book to life—you’re helping bring education and hope to girls worldwide.
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Your book’s first impression matters. A professionally designed cover instantly grabs attention, conveys your book’s genre, and entices readers to dive in. At Foglio, we craft stunning, custom covers that align with your vision while meeting industry standards for print and digital formats.
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A well-edited book makes all the difference. Our editing services include manuscript evaluations for in-depth feedback, structural editing to refine your story’s flow, copyediting for clarity and consistency, and proofreading for final polish. We ensure your book is publication-ready while keeping your voice intact.
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Great design goes beyond the cover—clear, professional typesetting ensures a seamless reading experience. At Foglio, we format your book with precision, balancing typography, spacing, and layout for maximum readability. Whether for print or digital, we make sure your book looks as polished as it deserves.
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More readers than ever are discovering stories digitally. We format and validate your eBook for seamless reading across Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, and other major platforms — so your story looks perfect on every device.
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Whether you need a handful of author copies or a larger print run, we’ll manage the printing process for you. Choose from a range of finishes, paper stocks, and styles to create a book you’ll be proud to hold in your hands.
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We’ll handle the technical details so you don’t have to. From securing your ISBN and barcode to arranging distribution channels, we’ll make sure your book is ready for bookstores, libraries, and online retailers worldwide.
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Never feel lost in the process. We’ll walk you through each step, answer your questions, and help you stay focused on what matters most — sharing your story.
Take Action: Publish Your Book, Change a Girl’s Future
Starting on World Literacy Day (September 8), every Foglio publishing package contributes directly to CODE’s Girls’ Accelerated Learning Initiative (GALI). Here’s how your project makes a difference:
10% of every publishing package goes to GALI, supporting girls aged 12–16 in Liberia.
Your book will proudly note you as a donor on its copyright page.
Your story fuels their future—giving girls the literacy skills to stay in school and pursue their dreams.
Our first goal is to raise
$5,195
(the cost of a
mobile learning lab for one school)
That means...
just one (1) Momentum Package gets us 10% of the way there
only one (1) Ulysses Package gets us more than 1/5 of the way there
Why Authors Love Foglio’s Custom Publishing Services
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"Michael and his Foglio process helped me to see my work from a designer's point of view. My past self-publishing experiences were efficient, but working with Michael took the appearance of my finished book to the level of art."
- Jane Buchan, author of The Buttes
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"Overall, I could not be more pleased with how this project turned out. Michael is creative, attentive, diligent, and patient. I absolutely made the right choice in collaborating with him, and, if you choose to do so, rest assured you will have made the right choice as well."
- Herman Baxter, author of The Denied Stone
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“My first book was published by a publishing company and all I had to do was submit my manuscript and they did everything else to bring it to print. I decided to self-publish my next book and never realized the choices I had to make and the expenses I would have to incur. One of my best choices was to engage the services of Michael Pietrobon of Foglio Publishing. He did an outstanding job of compiling my book and transforming my text into a beautiful work of art. He worked with me every step of the way with professional advice and patience. I am very grateful for his services and highly recommend them to anyone who is considering self-publishing and printing their book.”
-Alan Bryce, author of Here Comes the Sun
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“I would recommend Foglio Custom Book Specialists to anyone interested in self publishing a book as they provide professional advice, while offering a high-quality finished product. Foglio offers multiple rounds of revisions, honest feedback, are always ready to remedy your inquiries, while walking you through the entire process with a prompt delivery date.
The book I wrote for my young daughter, Darla, is sure to be a grand moment when I present it to her for her sweet sixteenth birthday – fourteen years from now. Whatever you’ve written. Whatever you feel is important to publish. Whatever you envision to hold in your hands; Foglio will do whatever it takes to fulfill your written dialogue into a dream come true.”- Taylor Delangis, author of My Darling, Darla!
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“Michael at Foglio helped me realize my dream of presenting my daughter with a book version of her PhD thesis on graduation day.
He was a delight to work with, took a personal interest, designed a unique, artful and perfectly suited cover and promised and delivered the result by the necessary date. All at a very competitive price. A gorgeous softcover, which presented her work beautifully included dynamic great chapter headings and organization plus terrific photos and artwork. She is thrilled with it! I’m a retired librarian after almost 50 years on the job so know a bit about books. Thank you Michael!”- Joanne Lombardo, Making With Place
