Our Volunteers Make a Difference
We give away more than 12,000 books a month to children who need them, and our dedicated volunteers are key to fulfilling our mission. Volunteers help us process even more donated books than we give away by counting, sorting, stocking, weeding, categorizing, leveling,...
Hot off the Press: Our Book Reviews Page!
Visit our new Book Reviews page to learn about some of the exciting and inclusive children's books that come through the Book Bank for children and families who need them. So far, we've selected titles celebrating Black History and Women’s History Months. We've made...
We’re Awarded Special Congressional Recognition
We're honored that former Speaker Nancy Pelosi recently honored our Book Bank Manager Kathleen Wydler and the Children's Book Project with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition "of outstanding and invaluable service to the community." We're grateful to...
Giving Season at Folio Books
Our longtime supporter and local independent bookseller Folio Books is helping us give even more beautiful, free books to kids who need them most — for keeps! GIVING TUESDAY: On November 29, 15% of proceeds from all purchases made in store will benefit Children’s...
We’re a Great Nonprofit!
Thanks to our supporters, we're one of the first winners of a 2022 Top-Rated Award from GreatNonprofits.org! Click here to read inspiring stories about us and add your own!
Children’s Book Project Day: One for the Books!
3 millionth book given to Mercedes with Latino Task Force by founder Vicki Pollack with her daughter Melanie MickelsonAuthor Gennifer Choldenko read Dad and the Dinosaur aloud and then visited our Book BankAuhor and illustrator Nidhi Chanani visits the Book Bank...
Children’s Book Project Day is October 15!
In recognition of our 30 years of dedicated service, San Francisco Mayor London Breed has proclaimed that Saturday, October 15th is Children's Book Project Day! We look forward to celebrating with families and all our supporters who make it possible to fulfill our...
Our 30th Anniversary Celebration: Books Open Your World!
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 book...and...
Stay Cool This Summer
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% of all...
Highlights from 30 Years of Continuous Service
Founder Vicki Pollack, College Avenue 1998Read Aloud Director Melanie Mickelson literally grew up with the Children’s Book Project — Vicki’s her mom!Napoleon Street 2008Book Bank 2022, back in the Bayview1992: Children’s Book Project is founded by reading specialist...