When I read the title I was like, I feel like this man is about to make me write an actual book report. And I was RIGHT. Which is fantastic, honestly; anything that pushes people towards more reading (and critical thinking!) is a great thing to create as far as I'm concerned.
Favourite details: The Western-centric callout was a strong detail that I think could have been easily overlooked. The resources and rubrics you're linking are great points of reference, too... after all, you're right that it's been decades for some of us. This is also the first pervasive game I've read in the jam so far -- that is to say, something that's not confined to a "gaming" session, instead reaching into your everyday life or activities.
Would be nice to have: I'm not sure everyone has access to a friend that teaches literature! Haha. I love the community creation alternative, though. Hopefully someone takes you up on the offer.