Giving Season at Folio Books
Our longtime supporter and local independent bookseller Folio Books is helping us give even more beautiful, free books to kids who need them most — for keeps! GIVING TUESDAY: On November 29, 15% of proceeds from all purchases made in store will benefit Children’s...
We’re a Great Nonprofit!
Thanks to our supporters, we're one of the first winners of a 2022 Top-Rated Award from GreatNonprofits.org! Click here to read inspiring stories about us and add your own!
Children’s Book Project Day: One for the Books!
3 millionth book given to Mercedes with Latino Task Force by founder Vicki Pollack with her daughter Melanie MickelsonAuthor Gennifer Choldenko read Dad and the Dinosaur aloud and then visited our Book BankAuhor and illustrator Nidhi Chanani visits the Book Bank...
Children’s Book Project Day is October 15!
In recognition of our 30 years of dedicated service, San Francisco Mayor London Breed has proclaimed that Saturday, October 15th is Children's Book Project Day! We look forward to celebrating with families and all our supporters who make it possible to fulfill our...
Our 30th Anniversary Celebration: Books Open Your World!
Join us for a FREE community event outside our Book Bank! • children’s author & illustrator read alouds• free books• light refreshments• kids’ activities• live entertainment• check out our new Book Bank• ceremonial presentation of our 3 millionth free book...and...
Stay Cool This Summer
After a visit to our Book Bank, now you can beat the summer heat with yummy ice cream! Local supporters Gus's Community Market and Smitten Ice Cream have teamed up to offer a signature flavor to benefit the Children's Book Project. While supplies last, 10% of all...
Highlights from 30 Years of Continuous Service
Founder Vicki Pollack, College Avenue 1998Read Aloud Director Melanie Mickelson literally grew up with the Children’s Book Project — Vicki’s her mom!Napoleon Street 2008Book Bank 2022, back in the Bayview1992: Children’s Book Project is founded by reading specialist...
Celebrate Earth Day with a Children’s Book Drive!
All year round, we rely on volunteers — like Marycora at St. Ignatius HS — to run book drives that keep our shelves stocked with plenty of wonderful books for children who need them. Thirty years ago this Fall, Vicki Pollack founded our nonprofit to give free books to...
Honoring Leonard Kessler’s Legacy
Leonard Kessler wrote and illustrated hundreds of children’s books that celebrate the joy of being yourself. His self-portrait graces the republished edition of Mr. Pine’s Purple House. Our longtime supporter and friend Leonard Kessler, author and illustrator of...
Over 200,000 Books Out During Pandemic
https://youtu.be/OLE9BjnlTUg Amanda's Title 1 students advanced from 10% to 70% reading at grade level — during the pandemic! — thanks to all the free books they got to keep for their very own from the Children's Book Project. On March 12, 2020, due to the emerging...