Make Way for Books

Make Way for Books Our mission is to give every child the chance to read and succeed. We serve children, families, and educators all throughout Arizona. linktr.ee/makewayforbooks

Make Way for Books early literacy programs empower parents to be their child's first, best teacher, support early childhood educators, and ensure young children develop the skills they need to reach their full potential. Last year, Make Way for Books impacted more than 18,000 young children and families.

We welcome two Arizona Alums to the Make Way for Books team, Mike & Xavier! Bear Down!🐻⬇️
06/12/2026

We welcome two Arizona Alums to the Make Way for Books team, Mike & Xavier! Bear Down!🐻⬇️

06/10/2026

“The Life of Pelé”by Patty Rodriguez, Ariana Stein, & illustrated by Citlali Reyes! ⚽️ 🇧🇷

06/08/2026

Quote of the day ✏️ "Remember, what is given from the heart reaches the heart" by Patricia McKissack from "What is Given From the Heart" (2019) .💙

06/05/2026

Day in the office with community partner Dr. Amelia Decker!📚🐒

Thank you for visiting Dr. Decker! It was a wonderful opportunity to connect, explore new ways to support the pediatrici...
06/04/2026

Thank you for visiting Dr. Decker! It was a wonderful opportunity to connect, explore new ways to support the pediatricians in our community, and discuss how we can continue promoting early literacy beyond our office. Thank you for spending time with us and taking a tour, and we are grateful for your partnership. 🌵📖

This month's GOAT award goes to Shannon Hanchett! Shannon truly represents exceptional teamwork, consistently elevating ...
06/03/2026

This month's GOAT award goes to Shannon Hanchett! Shannon truly represents exceptional teamwork, consistently elevating and strengthening the team both professionally and personally. Her outstanding organization and meticulous attention to detail are vital to our daily operations and are key to our overall efficiency. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a compassionate, dependable, and highly skilled professional bringing excellence and positive energy to our team every day.

Thank you for the amazing effort you bring to Make Way for Books!

Our team has been hard at work this year strengthening our administrative, data, and development systems. And it shows!A...
06/02/2026

Our team has been hard at work this year strengthening our administrative, data, and development systems. And it shows!

At Make Way for Books, we believe the best nonprofit work is transparent, accountable, and deeply focused on delivering high-quality programs to our community.

We’re proud to share that we have earned 2026 Platinum Status on Candid, recognizing our commitment to transparency and impact. Learn more here: https://app.candid.org/profile/7380581/make-way-for-books/?pkId=c3ca0377-2642-4ebb-a649-4d6756e2df10&isActive=true

Our team recently attended the Piper Trust’s Feedback Forward workshop led by Valerie Threlfall. The day brought togethe...
06/01/2026

Our team recently attended the Piper Trust’s Feedback Forward workshop led by Valerie Threlfall. The day brought together mission-driven nonprofits to collaborate and think critically about the role feedback plays in effective program delivery and strong nonprofit governance. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn alongside so many thoughtful community partners.

Come and experience a storytime like only a theatre can do it! Take a wonderful children’s book, put its pages up on ...
05/29/2026

Come and experience a storytime like only a theatre can do it!

Take a wonderful children’s book, put its pages up on the Fox’s movie screen, throw in a dash of the theatrical and a bit of popcorn, and voila– you get a storytime fit for a historic theatre! In addition to being a relaxed way to introduce children to theatre spaces, we’re working to make a splash around early childhood literacy! Our team will be at the event to lead activities and provide resources to support your children’s learning journeys.

This event is free to attend, but please register here: https://r2.dotdigital-pages.com/p/5FKZ-A49/storytime-may-2026

Our CEO, Marc Acuña, had the pleasure of hosting Dean Regina J. Deil-Amen from the College of Education at the Universit...
05/22/2026

Our CEO, Marc Acuña, had the pleasure of hosting Dean Regina J. Deil-Amen from the College of Education at the University of Arizona for a tour of our location, to see our programs in action, and hear from our talented staff. We are excited about the future of our partnership and the shared commitment to supporting children, families, and educators through early literacy.

“Support access to books for our babies as their brains grow through childhood. The development of human intelligence… It’s one for the books!” — Dr. Deil-Amen

Address

700 N Stone Avenue
Tucson, AZ
85705

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+15203986451

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