Hero of the Week: local author Susan B. Katz read her wonderful picture book “Un año redondo” to 2nd graders from Longfellow Elementary at our most recent #Storytime. Thank you, Susan, for sharing your time and wonderful books to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children we serve.

We honor #EarthDay everyday at our #BookBank by redistributing donated children's books, keeping them out of the landfill and in the hands of kids who need more books of their own. We invite you to celebrate this #EarthDay by donating your outgrown, like-new books or running a #ChildrensBookDrive!📚

We're getting ready for #EarthDay with the graphic novel-in-verse “Poetry Comics” by author/illustrator Grant Snider. Combining poetry and comics, this fun and imaginative book inspires even reluctant readers to explore, discover, create, and connect. Check out the link in bio for more info!💙📚⭐

#HeroOfTheWeek Chloe, an educator with the #SFEnvironmentDepartment, got 221 free books at our #BookBank to give away at the #ClimateActionYouthSummit on April 24th! Thank you, Chloe, for all the amazing work you do to keep our city green, & sharing beautiful books with the children who need them!

We're celebrating #PoetryMonth with beautiful books that empower children to handle their emotions and build their love of reading. Help us give more of these timely books to the kids who need them most by donating a copy of your favorite title from our #PoetryMonthWishlist! Links in Bio!💙📚⭐

We continue our #PoetryMonth celebration with the joyous picture book “A Story About Afiya” by poet James Berry and illustrator by Anna Cunha. A beautiful and lyrical tale about a little girl and her clean white dress that every day records the memories of her childhood experiences. Link in bio!📚

Heroes of the Week Austin and Jack ran a #ChildrensBookDrive and delivered 386 beautiful books that will make a huge difference in the lives of children who need more books of their own. Thank you, Austin and Jack, for all your support of our mission to give books to kids who need them most!

We're grateful to #FARMS & author #JillianHishaw for 75 new copies of the #WallyTheWorm books to give away at the #ClimateActionYouthSummit in SF on April 24th! Thank you, Jillian & #FARMS, for your support of our mission to put books into the hands of kids who need them—in time for #EarthDay!

Celebrate #AutismAcceptance with "Good Different" by #MegedenKuyatt. With wit & compassion, this beautiful, lyrical story about a neurodivergent girl discovering who she is & learning to celebrate things that make us different will build empathy, & help kids discover the power of their own voices.

#HeroOfTheWeek: Alejandro Buenrostro is a client partner from #MercyHousing who also volunteers at our Book Bank because he finds "meaning being here and spreading the book joy in the community." Thank you, Alejandro, for your amazing work with the people and families in our community! 💙📚⭐

We are celebrating Autism Acceptance Month with some of our all time favorite titles that embrace #Neurodivergence. Help us bring more of these affirming, inclusive titles to the children who need them most by donating a title from our #AutismAcceptanceMonth WISHLIST! Check out the link in bio!

Our April #Newsletter is out with our latest #BookBankNews, celebrating #PoetryMonth, #NationalVolunteerMonth, & #EarthDay, & featuring our #VolunteerSpotlight & all the ways to support our mission! Link in bio to #SignUp for our monthly Book Bank News and learn more about our mission and impact.

We're diving into the sweet and magical,“Super Boba Cafe: Home Sea Home” by @nidhiart.bsky.social Filled with magic and danger, this colorful story follows the adventures of a girl and her grandma throughout San Francisco on a quest to help a mysterious ancient monster return home. A must-read!🌉💙📚

#HeroOfTheWeek local author/illustrator #NidhiChanani read her fabulous graphic novel “Super Boba Cafe” with 4th/5th graders at our most recent #Storytime. Each student got 5 free books from our shelves, plus a signed copy of Nidhi’s graphic novel courtesy of #Abrams! Link in bio for more info!

We give away children's books all year round, and we couldn't do it without the support of our community. Now we need your help to find more hosts for our #BookDrop donation stands in #SF and nearby. If you're looking for a way to support our mission, check out the link in bio for more info!📚⭐💙

Celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth with #ToBoldlyGo by #AngelaDalton, & illustrator #LaurenSemmer A beautiful & powerful story about Nichelle Nichols, & her invaluable role in the fight for Civil Right through her talent & dedication while playing the role of Lieutenant Uhura in the Star Trek TV Show.

Our Hero of the Week: Director Bonnie Duncan from Wu Yee Children's Services in San Francisco got 156 free books at our #BookBank to give away to the bilingual children and families they serve! Thank you, Bonnie, for your enthusiastic support of our mission to give books to kids who need them!

March 21st is #WorldPoetryDay, but we can't wait to enjoy these amazing titles that inspire kids to find their own voices. Celebrate with us by donating your favorite title from our #PoetryMonth Wishlist! Check out the link in bio to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate! #GiveBooks

Celebrate #WomensHistoryMonth with the adorable #DressLikeaGirl by #PatriciaToht & artist #LorianTu-Dean An inspiring story of girls pursuing their interests in sports, science, politics, & beyond instills the idea that the best way to dress like a girl is the way that makes you feel most like YOU!

Our Hero of the Week: Torii Hagerman of @mercyhousing.bsky.social got 280 free books at our #BookBank to share with the families and children who need them most! Thank you, Torii, for helping us get beautiful books into the hands of children who need them — for keeps! Link in bio for more info!❤️

We're celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth with great books that honor women's lives and achievements throughout history! Help us give more of these inspiring books to the children who need them most by donating a copy of your favorite title from our #WomensHistoryMonthWishlist!💙📚⭐🎉 Link in bio!

Our Hero of the Week Our new Teen Ambassador Paloma volunteers at our #BookBank because she's “super passionate about reading, and believe[s] books should be accessible to everyone regardless of socio-economic status.” Thank you, Paloma, for your enthusiasm and dedication to our mission!❤️📚⭐

March is here, and so is our #Newsletter with all the latest #BookBank news, #WomensHistoryMonth celebration, #VolunteerSpotlight, and all the ways to support our mission of giving books to the children who need them for literacy, learning, and life! #SignUp for our monthly Book Bank Newsletter!

#HerooftheWeek fabulous author #GenniferCholdenko participated in our most recent #Storytime, & read her book “Dogtown” to a class of 4th graders from #MosconeES, who each took home a copy! Thank you, Gennifer, for sharing your time, stories, & good fun with the children who need books of their own

We can't wait to see the delightful new #WordforWordPLAY adaptation of #DaveEggers book “Eyes and the Impossible” through 3/15 in SF! They are hosting a #ChildrensBookDrive throughout the run of the show— so donate children's books at your show to get a beautiful #TheEyesandtheImpossible sticker!💙📚

#ReadAcrossAmericaDay is almost here, & we're getting ready with comfy chairs, & some of our favorite books that celebrate children, their families, communities, and diverse cultures! Celebrate with us by donating a copy of your favorite title to the children who need books of their own– for keeps!

Our #BlackHistoryMonth celebration continues with the lovely picture book “Fish Fry Friday” by Winsome Bingham and award-winning illustrator C.G. Esperanza. In this delicious story, a child joins his grandmother in catching and cooking to prepare for the family’s fish fry🎣💙⭐📚 Link in bio for more!

#HeroesOfTheWeek, teachers Melody & Dani, are so happy & thankful for the 558 free books they got at our #BookBank for their #ReadAcrossAmerica literacy night & #BingoforBooks event, where all students can leave with a book to keep for their personal libraries! Thank you both for all your support!💙

We continue our #BlackHistoryMonth celebration with the delightful picture book “Carla and the Tin Can Cake Party” by chef and author Carla Hall and illustrator Cherise Harris. In this endearing story, Carla’s grandmother saves the day when a game of dress-up leads to a fancy tea party gone wrong.

#ValentinesDay may be over, but our love for sweet children’s books goes on! Thank you to everyone who supports our mission of giving books to children who need them for literacy, learning, and life Check out the link in bio to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate! #ChildrensBookProjectSF

#HeroOfTheWeek: Rasheeda Jones, a 4th grade teacher at #GrassValleyElementary in Oakland, is so excited for the beautiful books she took after her first visit to ur #BookBank. Thank you, Rasheeda, for all your work and help in giving books to the children who need them most in our community!💙📚⭐

During #BlackHistoryMonth— & all year round—we love reading beautiful & uplifting books by Black authors & illustrators that all children should have in their hands and homes! Help us give more of these wonderful books by donating a copy of your favorite title from our #BlackHistoryMonthWISHLIST!💙📚

#BlackHistoryMonth continues with the powerful and affirming “Black Boy, Black Boy” by authors #AliKamanda and #JorgeRemond, and illustrator #KenDaley An uplifting and inspiring story where a Black boy embarks on a joyful journey with the guidance of Black men who inspire generations to dream big.

#HeroesOfTheWeek Madeleine & Esther from #LittleBlessingsDaycare in San Francisco got 75 beautiful books on their first visit to our #BookBank! Muchas gracias, Madeleine y Esther, por su dedicación a la educación de los más pequeños y por llevar hermosos libros a los niños que más los necesitan!

It’s February, and our latest #Newsletter is out with the latest #BookBank news, #BlackHistoryMonth celebration, #ResourceSportlight, 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!

We're cozying up with “The Blue Velvet Chair” by award-winning author #RioCortez and illustrator #AaronMarin A sweet picture book about a young girl observing a world of constant change from the comfort of a lovely blue velvet chair. Check out the link in bio to donate a copy of this and more!💙📚⭐

#HeroOfTheWeek local author/illustrator #BookiVivat participated in our most recent #Storytime. Students got their own signed copy of her graphic novel #MeetMeOnMercerStreet! Thank you, Booki, for your hilarious book, stories, and beautiful art with children who need more books of their own!

Kicking off our celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth early with some amazing titles by Black authors and illustrators, and stories that celebrate Black community and culture. Help us bring more of these amazing and inspiring titles by donating a book from our #BlackHistoryMonthWISHLIST! 💙📚 #LinkInBio

We love the funny and perceptive graphic novel “Meet Me on Mercer Street” by local author/illustrator #BookiVivat! This story follows an aspiring artist as she notices the many changes happening to her beloved neighborhood and its residents, as she figures out how she fits in. Link in bio for more

#HeroesOfTheWeek: The amazing team of Angela, Cristal, and Gloria from #wuyeesf are thankful for all the beautiful books they got at our #BookBank to give away to the children who need them most in our community! Thank you, #wuyeesfteam, for your long time and ongoing support of our mission!

Before we get too far into the new year, we want to celebrate all we accomplished together in 2025! We could not fulfill our mission to give free books to kids who need them without each and every one of you! Check out the link in bio to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate!💙 #BooksForKids

We love to read #ElCarritoDeChurros by #KarinaN.González & artist #KrystalQuiles Una bella historia que nos enseña que trabajando duro y con ayuda de nuestros amigos podemos superar cualquier obstáculo. Un cuento lleno de amor, familia y deliciosos y crujientes churros que a todos les encantaran!

We're kicking off the new year with our curated #SpanishWishlist full of fun and engaging titles that are always in high demand at our #BookBank! Help us give more of these wonderful books for free to the children who need them most — donate a copy of your favorites from our #SpanishWISHLIST!

The new year is full of so much to do that sometimes it can feel overwhelming—that’s why we're reading “Valiente como un león” by author/illustrator @erikadraws.bsky.social Una adorable historia que nos ayuda a ser valientes y enfrentar nuestros miedos con ayuda de buenos amigos a nuestro lado.💙📚🦁

#HeroesOfTheWeek: Fabulous mother and daughter volunteer duo Eilis and Elizabeth who not only donated some beautiful children's books at our Book Bank, but also volunteer to help us keep our shelves stocked with free books that make a difference in so many children’s lives! 💙📚⭐

We're looking forward to another strong year in 2026, starting with our January #BookBank news with our 2025 year by numbers review, #VolunteerSpotlight, & all the ways to support our mission of helping us give free books to the children who need them most! #SignUp for our monthly Book Bank News!📰⭐

We're starting the new year right with our favorite thing to do, reading the beautiful & uplifting “Río de Mariposas” by author/illustrator #MirelleOrtega Una hermosa historia, llena de bellas y coloridas criaturas y la misión de una pequeña que busca compartir un río de mariposas con su comunidad.

#HeroesOfTheWeek Felicity and Ivette at the Ritz Carlton ran a #ChildrensBookDrive & delivered beautiful books that make a difference in the lives of kids who need them most in our community! Thank you, Felicity and Ivette, & everyone who donated to help us give books to children who need them!💙📚⭐

We're filled with gratitude for our client partners, book donors, volunteers, & supporters for all we've accomplished together this year for children who need books the most! We look forward to a #NewYear filled with even more beautiful, diverse children's books for kids who need them — for keeps!

As the year comes to a close, we're cuddling up with the beautiful picture book “Moon Song” by award-winning author/illustrator Michaela Goade. A beautifully illustrated story that invites us to discover the wonder and comfort of a winter's night through nature's light. #ChildrensBookProjectSF