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...
More Books Given Away in 2019!
Readers thrive when books act as both mirrors and windows, reflecting children’s experiences and offering windows into different worlds. We're grateful for all the literacy heroes who made 2019 our best year ever for giving unlimited, high-interest books to children...
Book Site Gets Extension Through February 2021
While many nonprofits have been pushed out of San Francisco or forced to close due to rising costs, we’ve been hard at work with SF Supervisor Hillary Ronen, SF Board of Education Commissioners Gabriela Lopez and Fauuga Moliga, and SF Unified School District Chief...
Magical Giving Tuesday at Folio Books
On Giving Tuesday, December 3, our longtime supporter Folio Books in Noe Valley will donate 20% of all proceeds to the Children's Book Project. Save the date to shop for the booklovers on your holiday list, while supporting the Children's Book Project and a wonderful...
Join Us for a Garden Party on October 20!
You're invited for drinks, nibbles, and live jazz in the beautiful Stable Café courtyard to raise funds for the Children's Book Project! Sunday, October 20 4 – 7 pm Stable Café 2128 Folsom Street San Francisco CA 94110 Live jazz with Lori Carsillo and her band...
Back to School Is Better with Free Books
San Francisco Unified School District teacher Jonathan P. urges colleagues to come and get free books for their students. Books from the Children’s Book Project increase equity and literacy outcomes at all reading levels.
AmazonSmile Supports Us!
You can make a difference while you shop Amazon Prime Day deals on July 15 & 16. Simply shop at smile.amazon.com/ch/94-3229734 and AmazonSmile donates to Children's Book Project! You're always welcome to browse our Amazon Wishlist for book donation ideas!