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Giving free books to children who need them for equity in literacy, learning, and life

We aim to create a more socially just world by providing books for free to under-resourced children. Literacy attainment is directly tied to academic achievement and lifetime outcomes, yet children in economically disadvantaged communities do not have the same access to books as their more affluent peers. The Children’s Book Project is committed to closing the opportunity gap and lifting up our community by raising readers.

10/14/2026

We're celebrating Filipino American History Month with beautiful titles by Filipino authors and illustrators where children can see themselves and their community on every page.

Help us bring more of these amazing books into the hands of the children who need them most, by donating a copy from our Filipino American History Month wishlist!

https://bookshop.org/wishlists/80d054553964d76a913b3ea8ba241bceb902c0c6

10/13/2026

We're celebrating Filipino American History Month with the sweet picture book “Sari-Sari Summers” by author/illustrator Lynnor Bontigao.

In this love letter to the Philippines (and to grandmothers), a young girl comes up with a delicious way to attract customers after a heat wave leaves her lola’s store empty.

Check out the link to donate a copy of this and other titles in our Filipino American History Months Wishlist!

https://bookshop.org/wishlists/80d054553964d76a913b3ea8ba241bceb902c0c6

10/09/2026

Our Hero of the Week: Poppaea “Poppy” Dere loves volunteering at our Book Bank because she's "excited to help get books into the hands of children who need them!"

Thank you, Poppy, for helping us give free books to the children who need more books of their own

Check out the link to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate!

https://www.childrensbookproject.org/

10/07/2026

Our October Book Bank News is out now featuring Banned Books Week, Filipino Heritage Month, and the latest Volunteer Spotlight!

Sign Up for our monthly Book Bank News to stay up-to-date on our mission and impact. Check the link to read and subscribe!

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10/06/2026

We're standing up to Let Freedom Read during Banned Books Week with the picture book “Bathe the Cat” by author Alice B. McGinty and illustrator David Roberts.

A hilarious rhyming story about a family in a hurry to get all their chores done before grandma arrives, but the cat has other plans that definitely do not include taking a bath.

Check out the link to donate a copy of this and other titles in our Banned Books Wishlist!📚⚠️📖💙🚧🔥

https://bookshop.org/wishlists/74ca71e7c29cc30aaec50385cd7518376a2168e2

10/02/2026

Our Hero of the Week: New first-grade teacher Hannah is excited to share the amazing free and fun science and social-emotional learning books she got at our Book Bank for all her students to enjoy!

Thank you, Hannah, for giving access to so many interesting and engaging books to the children who need them most!

Check out the link to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate!

https://www.childrensbookproject.org/

09/30/2026

As we prepare for Banned Books Week, we urge you to help defend books from censorship and stand up for the library staff, educators, writers, publishers, and booksellers who make them available!

Join the campaign to Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read with a book from our Banned Books Week Wishlist!

Check out the link in to donate a copy of your favorite book to fight for the right to read!

https://bookshop.org/wishlists/74ca71e7c29cc30aaec50385cd7518376a2168e2

09/29/2026

Our Latin American Heritage Month celebration continues with the inspiring picture book “Lucero” by author and illustrator Yuyi Morales.

Una bella y poderosa historia, que nos inspira a levantarnos, enfrentarnos a nuestros miedos y encontrar nuestra conexión con las personas a nuestro alrededor con amor y determinación.

Check out the link to donate a copy of this and other titles in our Latin American Heritage Month Wishlist!

https://bookshop.org/wishlists/8c1e29d29fffb34692fc8405bea4c46799ceecf1

09/25/2026

Our Hero of the Week: New kindergarten teacher Daisy from Caruthers Elementary is excited to share more than 200 free, engaging books she picked out at our Book Bank for her students!

Thank you, Daisy, for helping us get so many beautiful books into the hands of the children who need them most in our communities!

Check out the link to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate!

https://www.childrensbookproject.org/

09/23/2026

Our incredible supporters helped us give away more than 20,000 books In August — our most ever in a single month for kids who need books the most!

Your contributions make a big impact in the lives of children who need books of their own!

Check out the link to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate!

https://www.childrensbookproject.org/

Address

2166 Palou Avenue
San Francisco, CA
94122

Telephone

+14156656315

Website

https://www.childrensbookproject.org/

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