Book Trust: Spreading the Joy of Reading - Book Trust

Book Trust is a national early literacy nonprofit increasing book access, choice, and ownership for thousands of students.

MISSION

Providing all children equitable access to books of choice in order to promote reading motivation and engagement.

VISION

Every child discovers the joy and power of reading to cultivate a lifelong love of learning.

Our Work

During the 2023 - 2024 school year

632,313

BOOKS DELIVERED

to

58,106

Students

in

15

States

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Providing all children equitable access to books of choice to promote reading engagement 📚

Book access and reading fun are part of Nikki’s

Book access and reading fun are part of Nikki’s DNA as a kindergarten teacher!

“When children are given the freedom to pick books that interest them, it encourages a love of reading,” explains Nikki. “The Book Trust program has had a remarkable impact in my classroom, and I’ve seen firsthand how empowering it is for my students.”

You can become a legendary Reading Hero yourself! Take two minutes to create a fundraising page or donate at the link in our bio.

“I can literally hear the kids cheering through

“I can literally hear the kids cheering through my classroom wall!” says Kara, a teacher at Clara Barton Elementary School.

It’s not pizza day. It’s not movie time. It’s not the last day of school.

It’s the day students’ Book Trust books arrive!

You can bring cheering and reading celebrations to more classrooms with a donation today at the link in our bio.

You have $12 to spend and can choose any books you

You have $12 to spend and can choose any books you want! Which ones are you choosing? Tell us in the comments! 👇

This is the opportunity that every student in a Book Trust classroom has throughout the school year. Plus, it’s free for students and their families!

It's Drop Everything and Read Day! 📖 Whether

It's Drop Everything and Read Day! 📖

Whether you're on the move or staying in, let's make reading a priority today and every day!

#DropEverythingAndRead #DEARDay

“Every time I read a story something makes me so

“Every time I read a story something makes me so excited and makes my heart beat faster. I want to read them forever!” says six-year-old Kai.

Kai is a bookworm in the making thanks to her mom, Adriana, and Book Trust.

Adriana is a mother of three Book Trust students. She makes reading a priority, supporting her children in reading five to seven times each week.

She’s one of our Reading Heroes and you can be too by fundraising for Book Trust! Learn more at the link in our bio.

Students at Hackett Elementary, a Book Trust partn

Students at Hackett Elementary, a Book Trust partner in @philly_schools, received a free Scholastic Book Fair as part of a generous donation from renowned author and illustrator Dav Pilkey!

Students took home two free books of their choosing, in addition to a copy of “Dog Man: Big Jim Begins.” In total, students added 1,251 books to their personal libraries!

Thank you Dav Pilkey, @graphixbooks, and @scholastic!

Happy International Children’s Book Day! 📖

Happy International Children’s Book Day! 📖

This spring, we’re celebrating literacy champions who make a BIG difference in ways that matter to kids’ reading journeys.

You can be a Reading Hero too by fundraising for Book Trust or making a donation at the link in our bio!

Interested in bringing joyful reading experiences

Interested in bringing joyful reading experiences to your students for the 2025-2026 school year? Partner with Book Trust!

Complete our Program Interest Form by April 2 to receive an Application.

Book Trust partners with schools and districts to expand book access and enhance the joy found in reading for students—at no cost to them or their families.

We encourage anyone interested in bringing our program to their school to apply! Applications are non-binding and only take about 10 minutes to complete.

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