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Book'em Book'em empowers Nashville's underprivileged children by fostering a love of books and reading.

Book'em gives thousands of books each year to underprivileged children, many of whom do not have books at home. Most of the books we give away are donated to us by individuals and through book drives conducted by businesses and organizations. We also send 250+ volunteers into the community to read to pre-school and elementary school children.

Today is DAF Day! A donor-advised fund, or DAF, is a charitable giving account that many people use to support the nonpr...
10/08/2026

Today is DAF Day! A donor-advised fund, or DAF, is a charitable giving account that many people use to support the nonprofits they care about. If you have one, you can recommend a grant to Book’em through your fund’s website or your financial advisor.

Your gift helps us provide books, literacy resources, and reading experiences for children across Davidson County. Together, we can help more kids discover the joy of reading.

Search for us as: Book Em | EIN 58-2000621

Unrestricted grants support our greatest needs, and you are welcome to designate a specific program. Some DAF sponsors do not share donor names with us, so if you’d like us to thank you, email [email protected] with your sponsor and grant amount.

And, as always, you can make a direct donation at bookem-kids.org/donate

Calling all Titans fans! 📚🏈 We're teaming up with the Tennessee Titans for a Game Day Book Drive this Sunday, October 11...
10/05/2026

Calling all Titans fans! 📚🏈 We're teaming up with the Tennessee Titans for a Game Day Book Drive this Sunday, October 11, and we need volunteers to help collect book donations at the Nissan Stadium entrances. Your help puts more books into the hands of Nashville kids, and volunteers get free entry for lending a hand.

Sign up by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, October 7 at bit.ly/BookemTitans26

Know someone who'd love a game day for a good cause? Send this their way or tag them below! If you're going to the game, please bring some books along!💙

09/28/2026

150 book lovers, one packed room, and a $55,555 match we surpassed!

Our 2026 Breakfast Celebration was everything we hoped for: big hearts, great stories, and a whole lot of joy for Nashville's kids and the books they love. Together, we didn't just meet The Harnisch Foundation's dollar-for-dollar challenge, we exceeded it, and gifts are still coming in.

Thank you for opening new worlds with us. We can't wait to see where they lead!

The celebration isn't over, and you can still join in on the Donate page of our website: https://bookem-kids.org/donate/

Give without giving, that's the idea. Not everyone can donate directly to our mission, but you can still make a real dif...
09/08/2026

Give without giving, that's the idea. Not everyone can donate directly to our mission, but you can still make a real difference just by doing things you already do. 📚

We've partnered with Target Circle, City Saver, Kroger, and Walmart to make that easy. Swipe through to find the option that fits your routine best.

⏰ Target Circle voting closes September 30, so don't wait too long on that one!

Every little bit adds up for kids and books across Nashville. Need help finding the right link? Visit bookem-kids.org/donate.

We're growing our team! Book'em is hiring an Operations Director to help us keep our mission running strong behind the s...
08/30/2026

We're growing our team! Book'em is hiring an Operations Director to help us keep our mission running strong behind the scenes. This is a chance to be part of a team working to put books in the hands of Nashville's kids and help every child discover the joy of reading.

If you're organized, mission-driven, and excited to build something meaningful together, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply here: www.cnemt.org/job/operations-director-4/

Know someone who'd be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post. Help us find our next team member!

Every story opens a new world. This September, we're gathering to celebrate that idea, and we'd love to have you there.J...
08/22/2026

Every story opens a new world. This September, we're gathering to celebrate that idea, and we'd love to have you there.

Join us on September 22, from 8:00-9:30 a.m. at 14TENN to hear from featured speaker Christina Soontornvat, a three-time Newbery Honoree, and spend the morning with people who believe books can change a child's whole world.

Thanks to a generous dollar-for-dollar match from The Harnisch Foundation, every gift will be doubled up to $55,555.

Seats are limited. Reserve yours today: bookem-kids.org

Can't make it in person? Your gift can still have twice the impact right now. Donate at bookem-kids.org/donate.

The first Book Bus Birthday Bash was one for the books! 🎉📚We've been soaking it all in since the event, and we're still ...
07/08/2026

The first Book Bus Birthday Bash was one for the books! 🎉📚

We've been soaking it all in since the event, and we're still smiling. Thank you to everyone who joined us for a day filled with celebration, community, and reading joy. Throughout the day, families enjoyed free cookies, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, face painting, interactive story times in both English and Spanish, and the chance to read with our four-legged friends Norman and Winston. Guests also helped grow the Book Bus collection by donating books that will bring the joy of reading to even more kids across Nashville.

A huge thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, staff, and supporters who made it all possible. Your generosity helps us continue putting books into the hands of children across Nashville and creating meaningful reading experiences that last long after the event ends.

We're already looking forward to next year! ❤️📚

06/25/2026

Come out Saturday 9:30-12n and have fun with the kids at this free family event at Cornelia Fort Park. They'll be games, a scavenger hunt with prizes and story time. Meet Norman the therapy dog too.
Don't forget to bring a book to donate to stock the shelves of the Book'em Book Bus. All books are given to children in Nashville who may not have access to books at home.

06/18/2026

This Father's Day season, honor the person who nurtured your love of reading. 💙📚

Make a donation to Book’em in honor of a father, grandfather, teacher or caregiver who helped you turn the pages, tell stories and fall in love with books.

We’ll send them a card letting them know a donation was made in their name! 💌

Learn more at https://bookem-kids.org/donate/

06/17/2026

Join us Saturday, June 27, from 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. at Cornelia Fort Airpark.

Visit bookem-kids.org/book-bus-bash/ for full details 📚

Address

161 Rains Avenue
Nashville, TN
37203

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+16152551820

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