Children’s Book Project Awarded NSI Grant
Supported by Community Vision, with funding from the San Francisco Mayor's Office of Economic and Workforce Development’s Nonprofit Sustainability Initiative, we're thrilled to receive a Relocation and Renovation Program Award and Reopening Grant for our new Book Bank...
It’s Been One Year…
Since my students got books from [the Children's Book Project], something is happening I’ve never seen before. They’re so excited about the books—we’re on Zoom and they share what they’re reading and talk about their favorite series with one another. I just sit back...
Miss San Joaquin County and Children’s Book Project Join Forces
Miss San Joaquin County, Our Literacy ChampionWe 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...
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...
In Memoriam: Kathryn Olney 1955 – 2021
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,...
Why Do You Support the Children’s Book Project?
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 creativity. Watching...
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...