Our Hero of the Week: fabulous local author/illustrator @fangmousbooks read to delighted 2nd graders from #LongfellowElementary at our April #Storytime!

Each student went home with a copy of “Ava Lin, Best Friend!" and picked more books from our #BookBank shelves to build their personal libraries!

Thank you, Vicky, for sharing your joy and laughter 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!

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April is #NationalVolunteerMonth and we're grateful for all our amazing volunteers for their dedication to our mission of giving free books to the children who need them for equity in literacy, learning, and life!

We can't thank each of you enough for all you do for the children who need more access to books of their own!

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While we impatiently await the third “Ava Lin” book by local author/illustrator Vicky Fang, we're enjoying the fabulous first in the series, “Ava Lin, Best Friend!”

New first grader Ava wants to find a best friend—even if she’s a bit unclear on how to go about it—in this funny, super relatable early chapter book.

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!

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Our Heroes of the Week: the amazing team at @7x7oralsurgery ran a #ChildrensBookDrive and delivered so many beautiful and inspiring #BooksForSmiles!

Thank you, Dominick and Savanna and everyone in the 7x7 community who helps us give free books to the children who need them for 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!

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On #WorldBookDay, we invite you to enjoy a few of our all time favorite reads!

Help us give these and other beautiful books to the children who need them most in our community—donate a book from one of our curated #Wishlists today!

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

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We're celebrating #EarthDay with the beautiful picture book “Remember” by US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo and illustrator Michaela Goade.

A powerful, iconic poem paired with vivid paintings that invite readers to reflect on the wonder of the natural world, our place in it, and our connection 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!

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April is #AutismAcceptanceMonth, and we have some beautiful books that help children embrace the full reality of Autism, and find themselves in the pages of a great story.

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

https://bookshop.org/wishlists/909870d7a44be0237128650f054cc4b8afb6c744

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We continue our celebration of #PoetryMonth with the lyrical and inspiring “Firebird” by author and ballet star Misty Copeland and illustrator Christopher Myers.

This beautiful tale from prima ballerina Misty Copeland inspires readers to reach new heights and follow our dreams with hard work and determination.

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!

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Closing Soon!

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!

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April is #PoetryMonth, and we're celebrating with poetry books that spark children's love of language, bring comfort, and encourage them to express themselves creatively.

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

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

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We're celebrating #PoetryMonth by reading “A Stick Is an Excellent Thing” by award-winning poet Marilyn Singer and local illustrator LeUyen Pham.

Lyrical poems and bold illustrations capture kids' creative energy and invite readers to join in the fun of active play with games that cost nothing.

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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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/

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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/

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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!

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