More Books Given Away in 2019!
Readers thrive when books act as both mirrors and windows, reflecting children’s experiences and offering windows into different worlds. We're grateful for all the literacy heroes who made 2019 our best year ever for giving unlimited, high-interest books to children...
Book Site Gets Extension Through February 2021
While many nonprofits have been pushed out of San Francisco or forced to close due to rising costs, we’ve been hard at work with SF Supervisor Hillary Ronen, SF Board of Education Commissioners Gabriela Lopez and Fauuga Moliga, and SF Unified School District Chief...
Magical Giving Tuesday at Folio Books
On Giving Tuesday, December 3, our longtime supporter Folio Books in Noe Valley will donate 20% of all proceeds to the Children's Book Project. Save the date to shop for the booklovers on your holiday list, while supporting the Children's Book Project and a wonderful...
Join Us for a Garden Party on October 20!
You're invited for drinks, nibbles, and live jazz in the beautiful Stable Café courtyard to raise funds for the Children's Book Project! Sunday, October 20 4 – 7 pm Stable Café 2128 Folsom Street San Francisco CA 94110 Live jazz with Lori Carsillo and her band...
Back to School Is Better with Free Books
San Francisco Unified School District teacher Jonathan P. urges colleagues to come and get free books for their students. Books from the Children’s Book Project increase equity and literacy outcomes at all reading levels.
AmazonSmile Supports Us!
You can make a difference while you shop Amazon Prime Day deals on July 15 & 16. Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/94-3229734 and AmazonSmile donates to Children's Book Project! You're always welcome to browse our Amazon Wishlist for book donation ideas!
Novela Hosts The Giving Tree Celebration & Benefit for CBP
Thursday, June 204 – 11:30 pmNovela662 Mission Street, San Francisco CA 94105 Don your freshest vintage party attire and stroll down the *green* carpet to celebrate Novela’s 6th Year serving San Francisco, honoring Shel Silverstein's beloved work, The Giving Tree. ...
July book drive (and more!) at Cole Hardware
We're thrilled that ALL locations of long-time supporter Cole Hardware are collecting new and gently used books for us throughout July. You can also donate cash at checkout through their Coins for the Community program in July, AND you can designate the Children's...
More served in 2018 than ever before!
Happy holidays, everyone! As we reflect on 2018, we're grateful for all our supporters who made the year such a success. In 2018, we gave away 136,252 books to 1,541 visitors who work with tens of thousands of under-resourced children in Northern California; 835...
Back to School with More Free Books Than Ever!
Thanks to all the teachers and staff of schools, after school programs, and libraries who made August 2018 our biggest month EVER! 218 visitors brought over 17,250 free books back to their classrooms and students. We're also grateful to the 100+ generous donors—also...