Buy Books to Build Home Libraries for Under-Resourced Chicago Children.
- 61% of low-income families have no books at all in their homes for children.
- Every book that you buy from this list will be distributed to Chicago kids in under-resourced communities via CPS meal distribution and community partners.
- All proceeds benefit our Book Granting program to get even more books into kids’ hands.
- Two different ways to donate–choose the option that moves you most.
Option A: Make a general donation for a new book at only $3 per book. Adjust the quantity in your cart for the most impact.
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$3 for a New Book!$3.00
Option B: Choose your favorites from the curated list below of highly engaging, culturally relevant titles below:
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We Do This ‘Til We Free Us$16.95
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Sulwe$17.99
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Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Boy$17.99
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Celeste’s Harlem Renaissance$16.99
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The ABCs of Black History$14.95
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Juneteenth for Mazie$5.95
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All Different Now: Juneteenth, the First Day of Freedom$17.99
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Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History$17.99
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Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History$16.99
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Julián at the Wedding$16.99
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Julián Is a Mermaid$16.99
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My Two Moms and Me$8.99
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When Aidan Became a Brother$18.95
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It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity$17.99
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Peaceful Fights for Equal Rights$17.99
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Our Rainbow$8.99
Early Childhood
Elementary School
Middle School
High School
Specific titles granted subject to change based on availability.