Delco Books for a Brighter Start

06/01/2026

Somewhere over the rainbow, a lucky reader is about to discover an entire library of adventure. 🌈📚

At our next book distribution this Friday, one lucky child will receive a complete 15 book set of L. Frank Baum’s Oz series.

From the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City and far beyond, these timeless stories are ready to inspire a new generation of readers.

05/28/2026

We’re prepping for our next free book distribution event. It’s always exciting getting everything ready for the kids and thinking about the books they’ll be able to choose from.

We’ve packed and prepared over 1,500 books so far, with more still coming in. Looking forward to another great day of free books and reading.

05/23/2026

There's still time to donate to our Children's Book Drive in partnership with Delco Books for a Brighter Start!

Throughout the month of May, we are collecting new and gently used children's books to help put books directly into the hands of students who need them most.

Thank you to everyone who has already donated and helped support young readers in our community. You can check the flyer for drop-off locations, including our office!

05/06/2026

📚📚📚 I had the opportunity to stop by Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon’s Office Hours yesterday.

It was great to connect directly, share a quick update on our work getting books into the hands of children at no cost to local families, and briefly highlight the importance of strong, well-supported programs like Head Start.

I also want to thank her for donating a copy of Vote for Our Future. We’ll be proud to put it into the hands of a child who needs it.

I’m very grateful for the time and for the opportunity to stay engaged locally.

05/03/2026

Stopped by the Media Tot Lot today and noticed the free little library was empty.

We filled it back up.

Now it’s stocked with books for kids in the community to take, share, and enjoy.

If you’re in the area, feel free to stop by and grab a book 📚

05/02/2026

📚📚📚 Today was a great day at the Middletown Township Community Day.

We gave away hundreds of children’s books at no cost to local families, and it was incredible to see so many kids excited to pick out stories of their own.

We’re grateful to everyone who stopped by and helped make it such a positive experience.

This work is made possible through community support. A special thank you to BookSmiles, our local library system, and our donors. We’d also like to thank Middletown Township -Delco - Parks & Recreation for hosting a fantastic event.

If you’d like to support our mission, please consider following our page. Donations are always appreciated and can be made here:

https://givebutter.com/delco-books-for-a-brighter-start

Thank you.

05/02/2026

04/28/2026

📚📚📚 We’re grateful to Rep. Leanne Krueger and her office for partnering with us on this Children’s Book Drive!

Every book donated helps put stories directly into the hands of local children and families.

If you’re able, consider dropping off a new or gently used children’s book at one of the locations listed below. Small contributions truly make a difference.

📚I'm hosting a Children's Book Drive throughout the month of May in partnership with Delco Books for a Brighter Start!📖

We're collecting new and gently used children's books to help put books directly into the hands of students who need them.

📚You can drop-off donations all month long at my district office and locations across the district and beyond!

✅To see the complete list of drop-off locations, check out the flyer!

Questions? Call my office at 610-534-6880 or email [email protected]

Rep. Lisa Borowski Riddle Hospital The Helen Kate Furness Free Library

04/24/2026

📚📚📚Next Saturday is Middletown Township Community Day!

We’ll be attending with over 1,000 children’s books, ready to find new homes at no cost to local families. It should be an incredibly fun day.

We’ll also be handing out our brand-new bookmarks! Our hope is that they help encourage kids and their adults to read at home.

If you’re nearby, we’d love for you to stop by and say hello.

Middletown Township -Delco - Parks & Recreation

04/14/2026

📚What We're Building

Every child deserves access to books, and the chance to fall in love with reading.

We started as a small grassroots effort to share books with local families, but have quickly grown into a community-driven literacy initiative serving children across Delco and in neighboring areas. After distributing thousands of books and building strong local partnerships, we are proud to now operate as an official 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Our mission is simple:
- Give kids access to books.
- Make reading fun.
- Build a stronger community through literacy.

All books we distribute are provided completely free to families. We believe that cost should never be a barrier to reading.

We're currently expanding our reach through:
- Community book fairs
- School partnerships
- Local events
- And are targeting a future mobile literacy initiative

If you'd like to support this work, you can:
- Donate books
- Reach out to volunteer
- Partner with us
- Make a financial contribution

Together, we can help more kids discover the joy of reading.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

https://www.delcobrighterstart.org/