by Cleo Blackketter | Feb 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
We honor the late Kathryn Olney, who died peacefully at home on January 14th after a nearly four-year battle with breast cancer. An investigative journalist, Kathryn volunteered and served on the Board of Directors of the Children’s Book Project for many years,...
by Cleo Blackketter | Feb 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
Miss San Joaquin County, Our Literacy Champion We are thrilled to partner with Miss San Joaquin County, our Literacy Champion! Emily Grimmius is a fearless advocate for students across California, and has created the Read Dream Succeed Initiative to promote literacy...
by Cleo Blackketter | Dec 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
• Almost 80,000 children’s books donated by individuals, local Book Bag hosts, businesses, publishers, authors, and organizers of book drives… • Nearly 60,000 children’s books given away… • More than 400 clients serving thousands of high-need kids at...
by Cleo Blackketter | Dec 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Drawing of Risa by her father, artist Sol Schwartz Our Board President Risa Schwartz shares why she’s so passionate about our mission: “Throughout my life, I’ve turned to books, which have opened my world, challenged my beliefs, and inspired my...
by Kathleen Wydler | Nov 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
2 full trucks, 700 boxes, 24 bookshelves & more……moved to our NEW Book Bank at 2166 Palou! We’re thrilled to announce that we moved our Book Bank to 2166 Palou Avenue in San Francisco! Conveniently located off Bayshore Boulevard and Highways 101 and...
by Kathleen Wydler | Nov 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
We’re so grateful that our supporter Jen Lui is raising funds for us RIGHT NOW with her Usborne Books & More book party. Please share with others who may want to see the books, and shop for your family and friends! Jen says: “As I researched options...
