by Kathleen Wydler | Aug 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
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... by Kathleen Wydler | Jul 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
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%... by Kathleen Wydler | May 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
Founder Vicki Pollack, College Avenue 1998 Read Aloud Director Melanie Mickelson literally grew up with the Children’s Book Project — Vicki’s her mom! Napoleon Street 2008 Book Bank 2022, back in the Bayview 1992: Children’s Book Project is founded by reading... by Kathleen Wydler | Mar 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
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... by Kathleen Wydler | Mar 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...