We've given away over 54,000 children's books so far this year, and need your help to get even more beautiful, diverse, free books into the hands of the children who need them! Run a #ChildrensBookDrive this summer online or in person! www.childrensbookproject.org/bookdrive/ #BooksForKeeps

#Juneteenth is just days away, & we're celebrating with “Juneteenth Is” by author #NatashaTripplett & illustrator #DanielO’Brien An intimate look at Juneteenth, this story is a warm exploration of a family & a community coming together to commemorate freedom, hope for tomorrow, & one another.

#HeroOfTheWeek Angela, a 1st grade teacher at #LakeshoreES in SF, is thankful for the 190 free books & games she got at our #BookBank for her students to enjoy before the end of the school year & throughout the summer! Thank you, Angela, for helping us give books to the children who need them most!

We're celebrating #PrideMonth with inspiring stories from LGBTQ+ authors about our communities where love and acceptance triumph! Help us celebrate Pride by donating a copy of your favorite title from our #PrideMonthWishlist! Link in bio to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate!❤️🧡💛💚💙🏳️‍🌈

Celebrating #PrideMonth with “Mr. Watson’s Chickens” by #JarrettDapier & illustrator #AndreaTsurumi Mr. Watson & his partner, Mr. Nelson, must find a solution to their too-many-chickens problem. Full of laughs, action, & detail, children will love finding out what happens to Mr. Watson’s chickens!

Our Heroes of the Week: the crew from Friends of the Children, a community based organization in the San Francisco Bay Area, got 200 free books for their Summer Book Fair giveaway! Thank you, Friends of the Children, for all the ways you support the children in our community! Link in bio for more!

Our June #Newsletter is out with the latest #BookBank news, #PrideMonth celebration, #ResourceSpotlight 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.

Our #PrideMonth begins with “Marley’s Pride” by @kamasanyi.bsky.social & @deelasheeart.bsky.social A joyfully affirming story about a Black nonbinary child overcoming their anxieties to support their grandparent at Pride, showing that Pride is about “celebrating who we are, about community, & love"

#HeroOfTheWeek Elicia Dangerfield, a client navigator at the #HomelessChildrensNetwork, is so thankful for all the free beautiful books she got at our #BookBank for tomorrow's event at the #RafikiCoalition! Thank you, Elicia, for all your amazing work, and for bringing beautiful books to your event

May is #TeacherAppreciationMonth, & we're grateful for all the heroes who go above & beyond to pick up free books for their students at our #BookBank! Thank you to all the teachers who make a big difference in children's lives by supporting our mission to give free books to children who need them!

We are loving "What's Your Name?" by local author/illustrator #BethanieMurguia A lovely story about the power of names: they can be a greeting, provide comfort, act as a warning, or honor our ancestors & heroes. Names connect us to others & help create who we are & what makes us uniquely special.

#HeroOfTheWeek: local author/illustrator #BethanieMurguia delighted kindergarteners from #HillcrestElementary at our recent Storytime, where each student got their own signed copy of “What’s Your Name?” courtesy of #Candlewick Thank you, Bethanie, for sharong your time and lovely art with us!

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with beautiful books by AANHPI authors & illustrators that kids would love to have in their personal libraries! Help us bring more of these wonderful titles by donating a copy of your favorite book from our AANHPI WISHLIST

For #AsianAmericanPacificIslanderHeritageMonth, we're reading the picture book “Punky Aloha” by author/illustrator Shar Tuiasoa. Follow Punky on a big adventure all over Oahu, as she learns to share her aloha, always remembering to be helpful, giving, and brave. Link in bio for more!

Our Hero of the Week: Grace, a 2nd grade teacher at Bret Harte Elementary in the Bayview District, got wonderful diverse books at our #BookBank for her students to read and enjoy! Thank you, Grace, for helping us give free books to the children who need them most in our communities! Link in bio!

Our friends at @chroniclebooks.bsky.social donated 2,700 engaging & diverse new board & picture books for the kids who need them most in our community! Thank you, #ChronicleBooks for your longtime support of our mission to give free books to children who need them for literacy, learning, & life!💙📚

We're celebrating #AANHPIHeritageMonth with the award-winning picture book “Juna’s Jar” by author Jane Park and illustrator Felicia Hoshino. A whimsical tale about the power of imagination as Juna goes in search of her best friend on magical adventures by way of her special kimchi jar. Link in bio

#HeroOfTheWeek our spring intern Tamara loves being a "helping hand" at our #BookBank, especially at our #Storytimes to "make sure kids get to grow up with books of their own." Thank you, Tamara, for all the ways you support our mission to give free books to children who need them!

Our May #Newsletter is out with all our latest #BookBank news, #AsianAmericanNativeHawaiianPacificIslanderHeritageMonth celebration, #VolunteerSpotlight, and some easy ways to support our mission to give free books to children who need them for literacy, learning, and life. Link in bio!

On #TeachersDay we thank the educators who go above and beyond for the well-being of their students. Celebrate with Supriya Kelkar's “Thank You, Teacher!" A delightful appreciation of teachers everywhere who shape young lives — and even includes a do-it-yourself thank-you note with a how-to guide!

Our Hero of the Week: Emily, a first time 4th grade teacher, is thankful for all the wonderful free books she got at our #BookBank, including so many of her students' favorites! Thank you, Emily, for all you do to put these books into the hands of the children who need them most in our community!

During #NationalVolunteerMonth — and all year round — we recognize the contributions of the volunteers who help us give free books to the kids who need them for literacy, learning, and life. Thank you, fabulous volunteers — we truly couldn’t fulfill our mission without your support! Link in bio!

We're enjoying the delightful picture book “Un año redondo” by local author Susan B. Katz and illustrator Eiko Ojala. Un lindo libro, con poemas, de meses y figuras geométricas, que ayudan a los más pequeños a relacionar los objetos a su alrededor con momentos que vemos mes con mes. Link in bio!

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!