📘 The Hardcover Foundation
The Legacy. The Lyrics. The Lift.
The Legacy. The Lyrics. The Lift.
The Hardcover Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded by Grammy Award-winning songwriter Harold Lilly Jr., inspired by a heartfelt conversation with his best friend about purpose and platform. That moment sparked a shared vision: to use Harold’s creative legacy as a launching pad for something greater than music—something rooted in impact, education, cultural preservation, and empowerment.
The Foundation exists to preserve stories, elevate voices, and empower youth and communities through literacy, creativity, and legacy-building programs. From reading initiatives and writing workshops to boot camps and cultural partnerships, the Hardcover Foundation serves as a home for those ready to own their story and build a future through it.
Hardcover represents more than durability—it reflects intentionality, depth, and lasting impact. Like a hardcover book, this foundation was built to last, uplift, and be passed on.
The Hardcover Foundation is committed to uniting our communities through the power of literature—whether written, visual, oral, or expressed through physical movement. We believe literature is a body of work that transmits culture, which ultimately becomes living literature.
We empower young people and communities through storytelling, literacy, mentorship, and creative programming—turning platforms into purpose and passion into impact.
To build a diverse, connected community where literature empowers individuals to navigate life, grow together, and reach their full potential. Through literacy and learning, we foster empathy, critical thinking, and shared purpose—laying the foundation for both personal and collective growth.