Children’s Book Project gives books to children who need them for equity in 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

We’re Hiring!

Calling all children’s book lovers in and around San Francisco! We’re looking for a part-time Outreach Coordinator and Book Bank Team member to support operations at our Book Bank and provide outreach to under-resourced communities in San Francisco and the Bay Area. Help us spread the word to find the newest member of our dedicated team, so we can give even more free books to children who need them for equity in literacy, learning, and life!

To find out more and apply, click here.

Our Book Bank is open by appointment to Give Books, Get Books, and Volunteer!
Click the links to schedule online.

Mark your calendar: CLOSED for Winter Break 12/20–1/5/2025

Know before you go: Properly fitted face masks encouraged inside the Book Bank.

 So far in 2024:

809

VOLUNTEER HOURS

156,648

BOOKS RECEIVED

126,620

BOOKS GIVEN AWAY

3,295,616

BOOKS GIVEN AWAY SINCE 1992

Our Clients

Our Supporters