The Children’s Book Project Met Crucial Needs in 2020
• 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 Title 1...
Why Do You Support the Children’s Book Project?
Drawing of Risa by her father, artist Sol SchwartzPresident 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 creativity. Watching the children...
WE’VE MOVED!
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 280 in the...
Usborne Book Party Through November 15 Supports Our Mission
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 for my...
27,000 Books Given Away During COVID Crisis
We're so grateful to all our donors and community partners who have made it possible for us to give away over 27,000 books so far for our most vulnerable children since we closed to the public in mid-March. Teachers, nurses, social workers, and staff of shelters,...
Todd Parr Book Match in June!
Todd Parr’s children’s books and ToddWorld television show are great for communicating complex emotions with young children—and his books are always on our wishlist. The coronavirus pandemic has brought a spike in interest in Todd's books, while at the same time so...
COVID-19 Rapid Response Campaign
Share your love of books and support equity in literacy by sharing our GoFundMe Campaign and donating the cost of your favorite children’s book or whatever you can afford for our COVID-19 Rapid Response — every dollar helps. Since the citywide...
Our rapid response to the pandemic
Since San Francisco's shelter-in-place order was announced on March 16, the Children’s Book Project has acted quickly to support the needs of our most vulnerable families. Within 3 days, we distributed over 3,000 free books to children at SF emergency childcare...
Book site operations on hold, but we’re still working for children who need books
We're suspending open hours for our book site in accordance with California's health directive to stay at home. During this time, our team is working remotely and will respond to your email (preferred) and voicemail. While schools and support programs are closed,...
SF Supervisor’s Plan Helps Nonprofits Like Ours
As featured in the San Francisco Chronicle, Supervisor Hillary Ronen's legislation for Temporary Use Permits of vacant San Francisco storefronts would give the Children's Book Project time to find and fund our permanent home while we continue to serve thousands of...