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
Storytime Inspires Young Readers
The Library of Congress’ new National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Mac Barnett, led Storytime at our Book Bank. Mac (pictured at back) read from his graphic novel The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza with 5th graders from a local Title 1 elementary school and answered their urgent questions about reading and writing. Mac captivated the students, who each received a free, signed copy of his book, plus more free books they selected for themselves from our Book Ban shelves. Mac loved the experience as much as the kids did!
Our Volunteers Raise Readers
During National Volunteer Month, we are grateful for the legions of dedicated volunteers who have given countless hours to help us give away more than 3.3 million free books to children who need them since 1992. You lift our spirits, change young lives, and strengthen our communities. We couldn’t fulfill our mission without your support — thank you for all you do to raise readers!
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 Summer Break
June 20 – July 6
Know before you go:
Properly fitted face masks encouraged inside the Book Bank.
So far in 2025:
422
VOLUNTEER HOURS
46,372
BOOKS RECEIVED
44,499
BOOKS GIVEN AWAY
3,348,503
BOOKS GIVEN AWAY SINCE 1992
Our Supporters
