BookSmiles Down the Shore

03/12/2026

12/15/2025

Go visit the book bank!

12/14/2025

Thanks to the AstraZeneca team for volunteering at the book bank today!
Contact Karen at [email protected] to schedule a time for your group to come do the same. We always need cash donations, book donations, and volunteer help. We can't do all we do without our amazing community!

12/04/2025

Thank you!
We are grateful for everyone's support of our Giving Tuesday 100 Donor challenge. We are excited to say we are over halfway to 100 donors! Not too late to give, and add your name. You can venmo or make a secure donation here: https://www.booksmiles.org/donate.html

Your support shows the power of community; a community that cares about providing access to books for all kids.

Thank you for caring!

11/06/2025

Larry Abrams 👏👏👏👏

Meet Larry Abrams, a teacher who used to dumpster dive for books for his students, and wanted to find a way for children to have all of the books they need— so he founded .

Last night the announced Larry as their “Everyday Hero.” I could not think of someone more deserving. Because of him, students throughout New Jersey will have the books they need.

09/03/2025

👏👏👏

Never before have we distributed over 100,000 books for three consecutive months. This is a 445,152-book-summertime warm up for the fall!
🔵Teachers and nonprofits, we're here to help you serve the kids!
🔵Book donors, we can do this because of your donations.
🔵Financial donors, you are the true wind in our sails.
🔵Volunteer sorters, you're the engine.

See our website to learn more: booksmiles.org

06/04/2025

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/larry-abrams-1970a34a_booksmiles-literacy-bookwealth-activity-7333599258807312385-e4mf?utm_medium=ios_app&rcm=ACoAABCTswsBzdGbhazVGP1yDSYrIQsZbxNYSeU&utm_source=social_share_send&utm_campaign=facebook

05/27/2025

Massive book-access through book banks is becoming national news. Thank you PHL17 for spreading the word! Daisha Jones, Great interview!

For seven years of BookSmiles media: https://www.booksmiles.org/pressmedia.html

03/17/2025

Earn Service Hours – Help at the Book Bank!

Looking for a way to earn community service hours? Join us in supporting literacy by helping transport books to the Book Bank in Pennsauken! Volunteers are needed to carry and organize donated books, ensuring they reach students and families who need them.

📍 Where: TBD→ Book Bank in Pennsauken
🎯 What You’ll Do: Move books, organize donations, and make a difference!

This is a great opportunity to give back to the community, earn service hours, and promote literacy. If you’re interested, sign up asap or reach out to Suzanne Klagholz for more details!