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 a Great Nonprofit!
Thanks to our supporters who shared rave reviews, we’re honored to be recognized once again with the annual Top-Rated Award at GreatNonprofits!
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!
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