Give a Kid a Book
Give a Kid a Book collects new or gently used children’s books and donates them to organizations and shelters in the DC Metro area that are helping kids in need.
10,600+
Books donated
Since our launch in January 2022
Organizations assisted:
- Reading is Fundamental of Northern Virginia (RIF NOVA)
- Statesmen College Preparatory Academy for Boys in Southeast DC
- Second Story
- Latin American Youth Center
- Community Family Life Services
- United Way of the National Capital Area
- Comfort Cases
- Books Are Food for Your Brain
- Arlington Food Assistance Center
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(For residents of the D.C. Metro area)
61% of low-income families have no children’s books in their homes.
— Source: National Center for Education Statistics
Access to books at home improves literacy and is connected with future successes in school and jobs.
— Source: The Journal of Social Science Research
About Give a Kid a Book
Give a Kid a Book was founded by Alex and Elliot P. It launched in January 2022 and collects books year-round.
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