Children’s Book Project gives books to children who need them for literacy, learning, and life.
Our goal is to create a more socially just world by providing books for free to children from under-resourced communities. Literacy attainment is directly tied to academic achievement and lifetime outcomes, yet children living in economically disadvantaged circumstances do not have the same access to books as their more affluent peers. Children’s Book Project is committed to closing the opportunity gap and lifting up our community by raising readers and ultimately paving the way for lifelong learning and literacy.
Our News
Russian Hill Bookstore Holiday Toy Drive
Our wonderful supporters at local independent Russian Hill Bookstore are running a toy drive through 12/15 to benefit the children and families served by our longtime client partner Potrero Hill Health Center, a public health clinic serving under-resourced families in San Francisco’s southeast side. Drop off new, unwrapped toys for kids ages 0–12, and pick up some great books to cozy up with or give as gifts!
Holiday Photos & Books for Kids!
The Community Photobooth is a youth-led photography collective using their cameras to create positive change. When you book a photoshoot in the San Francisco Bay Area now through January 15, they’ll deliver high-quality, meaningful photos AND donate the proceeds to help us give free books to children who need them. Schedule your holiday photoshoot today!
Our Book Bank is open by appointment to Give Books, Get Books, and Volunteer!
Click the links to schedule online.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
We’re CLOSED for Winter Break 12/19/2025–1/4/2026
Know before you go:
Properly fitted face masks encouraged inside the Book Bank.
So far in 2025:
971
VOLUNTEER HOURS
132,817
BOOKS RECEIVED
121,907
BOOKS GIVEN AWAY
3,425,911
BOOKS GIVEN AWAY SINCE 1992
Our Supporters
