The Friends of the Oklahoma Center for the Book is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting the programs and mission of the Oklahoma Center for the Book. Through advocacy, fundraising, and volunteer efforts, the Friends help promote books, reading, authors, and literary activities throughout Oklahoma.

Since its founding, the Friends have partnered with the Oklahoma Center for the Book to sponsor literary events, recognize excellence in Oklahoma writing, and connect readers with authors and stories that enrich our communities.

The Friends play a key role in supporting programs such as the Oklahoma Book Awards, the My Favorite Book Writing Contest, Read Across Oklahoma, and other initiatives that celebrate Oklahoma's literary culture and encourage a lifelong love of reading.

Membership and donations help sustain these programs and create opportunities for readers and writers across the state.

President - Rudy Ellis, Southwest Zone
Vice-President - Jeanne Devlin - OKC Metro Zone
Secretary - Wiley Barnes - Southeast Zone
Treasurer - Gini Campbell - OKC Metro Zone

Bob Burke, OKC Metro Zone
Glenda Carlile, OKC Metro Zone
Margaret Carlile, Northeast Zone
Jackie Kropp, Tulsa Zone
Betty Falato, OKC Metro Zone
Tara Jaronek, Northwest Zone
Troy Milligan, OKC Metro Zone
Richard Rouillard, OKC Metro Zone
Stephanie Way, Southwest Zone

Presidential appointments:
Stacy Shrank
Sarah Robbins
Conner Kirk
Bebe Bridges

Interested in joining the Friends of the Oklahoma Center for the Book?
Support Oklahoma authors, readers, and literary programs by becoming a Friend! Membership helps fund statewide literacy and book-related events, including the Oklahoma Book Awards.