Our Hero of the Week: #TeenAmbassador Caroline de la Cruz volunteers at our #BookBank, creates fabulous videos for our social media, and will represent us at the California Climate Action Youth Summit on April 18. She says, “I get a lot of comfort from being around books, so I love being at the Book Bank. I want to advocate for access to books for kids who need them, and help kids discover their love of reading.”

Thank you, Caroline, for your amazing support in our mission of giving books to the children who need them most in our community!

Learn more about our mission at #ChildrensBookProject. Check out the link in bio to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate!

Our #AprilNewsletter is out with the latest #BookBank news and celebrations of #PoetryMonth, #EarthDay, #NationalVolunteerMonth—and even more ways to support our mission to give free books to children who need them for equity in literacy, learning, and life!

#SignUp for our monthly Book Bank News and learn more about our mission and impact. Check the link in bio to read and subscribe!

Tomorrow is #AutismAcceptanceDay, and we are celebrating by reading the beautiful book “A Friend for Henry” by Jenn Bailey, and illustrated by Mika Song.

A lovely story about finding our perfect friend, that celebrates the small and big moments that make us feel connected to one another.

Learn more about what we do at #ChildrensBookProject. Check out the link in bio to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate, and see the review of this book and more on our website Reviews page!

Our Hero of the Week: amazing local author #janaybrownwood read to 1st graders from Malcolm X Academy at our most recent #Storytime!
Each student got their own signed copy of one of her books, courtesy of #charlesbridgepublishing and #penguinkids

Thank you, JaNay, for sharing your time and beautiful words with the children who need more books of their own—for keeps!

Learn more about our mission at #ChildrensBookProject. Check out the link in bio to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate!

All of our beautiful new and like-new children's books are donated by our awesome community of supporters, and we're always looking for Bay Area bookstores, cafes, and other businesses to host our #BookDrop donation stands.

If you know a great spot for a #BookDrop, check the link in bio for details!

Learn more about our mission at #ChildrensBookProject. Check out the link in bio to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate!

We’re welcoming springtime with the lively picture book “On Our Way! What a Day!” by award-winning author Dr. JaNay Brown-Wood and illustrator Tamisha Anthony.

Follow six siblings on their way to grandma's birthday party, as they each try to find the perfect gift and discover the big impact a thoughtful gift can have, no matter how small it might be!

Learn more about what we do at #ChildrensBookProject. Check out the link in bio to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate, and see the review of this book and more on our website Reviews page!

This April, Celebrate the Inaugural “We Need Diverse Books Day”

The non-profit We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) is turning ten this year, and to celebrate the occasion—as well as highlight the importance of reading books that reflect our beautifully diverse world—the organization is launching an official “We Need...
https://reactormag.com/celebrate-inaugural-we-need-diverse-books-day-april-3-2025/

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This April, Celebrate the Inaugural “We Need Diverse Books Day”

The non-profit We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) is turning ten this year, and to celebrate the occasion—as well as highlight the importance of reading books that reflect our beautifully diverse world—the organization is launching an official “We Need...
https://reactormag.com/celebrate-inaugural-we-need-diverse-books-day-april-3-2025/

#Blog #books #news #WeNeedDiverseBooks #WeNeedDiverseBooksDay
@indieauthors

We're ready for #WorldPoetryDay with wonderful books that help children develop their #LiteracySkills with beautiful and empowering words!

Learn more about our mission at #ChildrensBookProject. Check out the link in bio to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate!

We continue our #WomensHistoryMonth celebration with “Jovita llevaba pantalones” by author Aida Salazar and illustrator Molly Mendoza.

Una increíble e inspiradora historia que nos enseña a luchar con convicción por nuestros derechos y a llevar los pantalones bien puestos.

Learn more about what we do at #ChildrensBookProject. Check out the link in bio to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate, and see the review of this book and more on our website Reviews page!

Ramkin's Attic is sponsoring ed costs for two authors who come from a historically marginalized community.

They'll receive a two-round eval that looks at character, story arc, etc. All fees covered!

Our Hero of the Week: Lakisha, a Kindergarten teacher at Monarch Academy in Oakland, appreciates getting 122 beautiful and diverse free books at our #BookBank!

Thank you, Lakisha, for building your classroom library with books that your students can take home and read over and over again!

Learn more about our mission at #ChildrensBookProject. Check out the link in bio to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate!

It’s not too late to enter!

Ramkin's Attic in cooperation with Book Light Editorial sponsoring editorial costs for authors who come from historically marginalized community.

The author will receive two round evaluation that looks at character, story arc, etc. All fees covered.

https://booklighteditorial.com/blog/light-up-voices-and-ramkins-attic

We're honoring #WomensHistoryMonth with beautiful books that celebrate the contributions of women throughout history and inspire girls everywhere to pursue their goals and dreams!

You can help us bring more of these important works by donating a book from our #WomensHistoryMonthWISHLIST!

Learn more about our mission at #ChildrensBookProject. Check out the link in bio to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate!

Our celebration of #WomensHistoryMonth continues with the inspirational “Mae Among the Stars” by author Roda Ahmed and illustrator Stasia Burrington.

This inspirational story about real life astronaut Dr. Mae Jemison’s childhood proves the importance of encouraging children to become anything they want to be.

Learn more about what we do at #ChildrensBookProject. Check out the link in bio to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate, and see the review of this book and more on our website Reviews page!

Our Hero of the Week: our USF spring intern, Peyton Phillips, "love[s] being surrounded by the endless trove of literature at the Book Bank, and being around people who are so passionate about giving kids access to books."

Thank you, Peyton, for your invaluable support of our mission to give free books to the children who need them for equity in literacy, learning, and life!

Learn more about our mission at #ChildrensBookProject. Check out the link in bio to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate!

March is here, and so is our #Newsletter with the latest #BookBankNews, volunteer spotlight, #WomensHistoryMonth celebration, and all the ways to support our mission of giving books to the children who need them most in our community!

#SignUp for our monthly Book Bank News and learn more about our mission and impact. Check the link in bio to read and subscribe!

We're starting #WomensHistoryMonth celebration strong with the much loved “Sofia Valdez, Future Prez” by best-selling author Andrea Beaty and illustratrator David Roberts.

An inspiring story about facing our fears, taking the first step to make a difference, and helping our communities be better and more inclusive places.

Learn more about what we do at #ChildrensBookProject. Check out the link in bio to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate, and see the review of this book and more on our website Reviews page!

Our Hero of the Week: fabulous local author/illustrator Sendy Santamaria delighted bilingual Kindergarteners from Hillcrest Elementary at our most recent Storytime! Every student got five free books from our #BookBank AND their own signed copy of “El Viaje de Yenebi a la Escuela,” courtesy of our longtime supporters @chroniclebooks

Thank you, Sendy, for thrilling us all by reading your book in person and drawing with kids who need more books of their own—for keeps!

Learn more about our mission at #ChildrensBookProject. Check out the link in bio to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate!

#ChildrensBookProjectSF #NorCalNonProfit #GiveBooks #KidsBooks #BooksForKeeps #Literacy #GreatNonProfit #Donate #BookReview #LovetoRead #WeNeedDiverseBooks #BooksSaveLives #DiverseBks4All #NationalBookAccessAssociation @chroniclebooks

We're inspired by the beautiful words of poet, activist, educator, and award-winning author Nikki Giovanni in her lovely book “A Library,” illustrated by Erin K. Robinson.

A beautiful and lyrical depiction of the impact of reading and the magic of a library as a place where everyone can explore and express themselves through pages of knowledge and imagination.

Learn more about what we do at #ChildrensBookProject. Check out the link in bio to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate, and see the review of this book and more on our website Reviews page!