# Charitable Lit Tees Wear Your Favorite Novel with the Out of Print Summer Reads Collection By Tiana Reid | Published 2012-06-14 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/out-of-print-summer-reads References: [outofprintclothing](http://outofprintclothing.com/inside-cover/whats-new/) The Out of Print Summer Reads collection is the newest output from the "buy one, give one" social business that supports literacy. The brand's partner is Books For Africa, which is how it donates books to those who need it. "How we read is changing as we move further into the digital age," the company writes on its mission statement. "It’s unclear what the role of the book cover will be in this new era, but we feel it’s more important than ever to reflect on our own individual experiences with great [literary art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dotto-fragrances-literature-collection) before it’s forever changed." If you're a lit-nerd or not, these [simple but well-designed tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-new-yorker-x-j-crew) will keep you cool during the warmer months and will maybe even inspire you to pick up and read a classic that you haven't yet had the chance to devour. **Contact Information:** Out of Print [website](http://outofprintclothing.com) Out of Print on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/outofprintclothing) Out of Print on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/outofprinttees) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Buy One, Give One:** The trend of social businesses incorporating a buy one, give one model to support a cause, such as literacy. - **Digital Reading:** The trend of how we consume literature changing as we move further into the digital age, presenting opportunities for innovative ways to engage readers. - **Artistic Apparel:** The trend of well-designed and visually appealing apparel that allows individuals to express their interests and personal experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Social Entrepreneurship:** Opportunities for businesses that integrate a buy one, give one model to address social issues and support causes. - **Digital Publishing:** Opportunities for companies to innovate and provide innovative digital reading experiences. - **Fashion and Apparel:** Opportunities to create artistic and visually appealing clothing items that reflect personal interests and experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Library Literature Merchandise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toronto-public-library-1.md) - [Unique Book-Inspired Fans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-shaped-fans.md) - [Literature-Inspired Packaging Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-to-read.md) - [Functional Bookworm-Inspired Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-club-tote.md) - [Bestseller Book Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/literati.md) - [Customizable Book Portraits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lagom-collection1.md) - [Affordable Book Retailing Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-x-alibris.md) - [Personality-Forward Bookmark Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humdrum-paper.md) - [Philanthropy-Inspired Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-library-people.md)