Altrusa Literacy

First Book Marketplace

First Book is a national nonprofit that has provided more than 90 million new books to children in need. In neighborhoods across the country, First Book unites leaders from all sectors of the community to identify and support community-based literacy programs reaching children living at or below the poverty line and provide them with grants of free books. The First Book National Book Bank, a subsidiary of First Book, provides new books to children from low-income families using generous donations from children's book publishers. The First Book National Book Bank distributes large quantities of publisher-donated brand-new books to programs serving children from low-income families. There are 25 to 30 book distributions hosted by the First Book National Book Bank annually at a variety of sites across the United States. The books are free to programs that are able to pick them up or just $0.45 per book to have them shipped. To access First Book's free and low-cost resources, programs must register at the First Book website. Plus, all new members can get $50 off their first order from the First Book Marketplace with promo code GSFB50 , thanks to a generous donor.*

To help underfunded communities create a culture of reading, Kids Need to Read accepts requests for books from libraries, schools, and various literacy programs through an online application. Based on the age ranges and demographics of the population served, Kids Need to Read provides select books from their growing book list of more than 350 titles. Submissions from programs serving adolescent juvenile offenders, high school dropouts, youths living in poor urban or rural communities, immigrant children, kids with learning challenges, or children living on Native American reservations are strongly encouraged. https://kidsneedtoread.org/from-our-shelves-to-yours/

The Lisa Libraries provides new children's books to help fill bookshelves for small, grass-roots organizations that work with low-income children in underserved communities and provide books to children who may never have had books to call their own. Some of the libraries established have been at day-care centers, prison visiting areas for children of incarcerated parents, and after-school programs. Organizations interested in receiving books for their children should write to the Lisa Libraries.

The Literacy Empowerment Foundation (LEF) is dedicated to assisting educational programs by providing inexpensive children's books. The Reading Resource Project is an ongoing LEF program that distributes free books in sets of 100 books to literacy programs. Recipients pay shipping, handling, and administrative costs ($68 per set of 100 books). Reading levels are for preK through second grade and are available in a limited quantity on a first come, first served basis. https://www.lefbooks.org/reading_resource_project/

With a special focus on rural and small communities, Roads to Reading serves organizations across the country by providing new books for remedial literacy programming to schools, community centers, and licensed child care providers and to other non-profits serving children. Among their initiatives to bring quality reading materials to children in underserved communities are an Annual Competitive Book Donation Program, Books for All Kids, the Director's Discretionary Book Donation Program, and All Children Need Books. Each program has individual guidelines and application deadlines. Recipients pay shipping, handling, and administrative fees.

The Scholastic Book Grants Program is a corporate in-kind giving initiative that provides high-quality reading materials to children and families in need. Non-profit organizations interested in applying for grants of 500–1000 books must complete a Book Grants Application. Other book publishers, including Hachette Book Group, Penguin and Random House also make book donations to support literacy programs, schools and libraries.

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Contact your local TXDOT Safety Specialist. The are a source for free Bernard in the Backseat books about car seat safety.

A fully illustrated book that introduces 1st – 3rd grade students to the unique features of Federal Reserve notes. The characters in the book journey through a nearby carnival, where they discover the similarities between the attractions and security features of U.S. currency.https://www.uscurrency.gov/educational-materials/order-materials/carnival-thrills-and-dollar-bills

River and Sky's Lone Star Activity Book- Activity and coloring book for students in grades K-5. Dog mascots River and Sky help kids learn ways to care for the Texas environment. https://takecareoftexas.org/resources/river-and-skys-lone-star-activity-book

Books Beginning at Birth is a statewide program that provides families with children from birth to age 4 with access to free books and resources to support the development of early literacy skills.

Apply to receive books every six months at home!

Access free digital books anytime! No login or sign up required.

Reading together is fun and easy with Books Beginning at Birth! Prepare your children for a bright future. Watch a short video and sign-up today at https://www.b3tx.org/ or call (888) 952-9572.

They sell books in bulk, at rock bottom prices. Get high quality leveled readers by brands like Scholastic, Penguin and more! They might be used but they look almost new! https://www.thebookbundler.com/

For over 20 years, DollarDays has been a trusted supplier to thousands of nonprofits, schools, and philanthropic organizations. By providing critically needed goods and friendly support, the DollarDays team strives to help community heroes accomplish great missions. https://www.dollardays.com/wholesale-childrens-books.html?gclid=CjwKCAjwzY2bBhB6EiwAPpUpZiy23EV5YsyAfFbJKS0_3uYKuh2hVlAu7lj-gsF6BenmGR73ImQ23RoCzpEQAvD_BwE

The Reading Warehouse is a company with many years in the book business. Our company was founded by former educators and book professionals in an effort to provide schools and teachers with a one stop source for books. We found a big need for a book company and website that would help schools and teachers research and pick out books about any topic and easily find all books that fit that topic. Our search engines are the most extensive in the industry. We also realized that schools needed a company that had a large selection of books at the best prices EVERYDAY - not just for a couple days out of the year. With over 6 million titles and the lowest everyday prices in the business The Reading Warehouse has what you need at the price you want. We found that schools wanted a company that would accept school purchase orders and provide quotes or bids. At The Reading Warehouse, approved purchase orders are always accepted and we are more than happy to provide quotes or bids. In short, we have put together a company and a website that reflects everything that schools, teachers, administrators and central office personnel have asked for!

https://www.wilbooks.com/

Wilbooks was started with the belief that all children deserve access to quality books. Our policy is to offer educators the books they need at the best possible price. We are proud of the fact that over 60,000 schools use our books. At Wilbooks, literacy is not just our business, it's our passion.

This is the space to share your club's tried-and-true literacy projects. All contributors will have access to the complete spreadsheet.

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