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

2024 by the Numbers

1 Top Rating from Great Nonprofits — once again!

1 fabulous intern from University of San Francisco

4 creative and productive Teen Ambassadors

5 new Second Reading Bookshelves placed in SF book deserts

6 informative and collaborative Read Aloud program meetings

6 fun and inspiring author Storytimes with SFUSD elementary students

12–15 Open Hours per week — book your appointment today!

15 new wooden Book Drop donation stands built

43 delightful children’s book reviews on social media

68 community literacy events supported

75 volunteers processed books donations, hosted Storytime, and more!

129 successful children’s book drives

857 dedicated volunteer hours

1,134 client partners served — all of them our heroes!

12,273 children’s books a month given away

170,106 donated books processed to date — and still counting!

265,000+ children reached with free books from Children’s Book Project!

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!

So far in 2025:

353

VOLUNTEER HOURS

36,523

BOOKS RECEIVED

34,599

BOOKS GIVEN AWAY

3,338,603

BOOKS GIVEN AWAY SINCE 1992