Our Story

Pages for the Ages (PFTA) brings students and senior citizens together through intergenerational book clubs, fostering connection, conversation, and community through discussions based on humanity’s greatest needs.

The idea began as a leadership class project at Rollins College, where a student team proposed using literature to bridge generations. What started as an idea became a pilot chapter with local seniors, and the response was overwhelmingly positive. This pilot demonstrated how shared learning and conversations can connect generations by offering different perspectives and building greater understanding.

Today, co-founders Erin Andress and Stephanie Carmany, from that original class, are developing PFTA into a nonprofit organization with plans to expand to new colleges and communities. As we continue to grow, our mission remains rooted in the power of shared learning and conversations to build stronger, more connected communities across generations. We invite you to join us!