Sign in

Children's Book Project

@childrensbooksf.bsky.social
743 followers 180 following 382 posts

The Children’s Book Project gives free books to children who need them for equity in literacy, learning, and life.📚 Learn more here👇👇👇 linktr.ee/childrensbookproject

PostsRepliesMedia
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
#HeroOfTheWeek: New first-grade teacher Hannah is excited to share the amazing free & fun science & social-emotional learning books she got at our #BookBank for all her students to enjoy Thank you, Hannah, for giving access to so many interesting & engaging books to the children who need them most!
020
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
As we prepare for #BannedBooksWeek, we urge you to help defend books from censorship & stand up for the library staff, educators, writers, publishers, & booksellers who make them available Join the campaign to Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read with a book from our #BannedBooksWeek Wishlist!
000
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Our #LatinAmericanHeritageMonth celebration continues with the inspiring “Lucero” by author/illustrator #YuyiMorales Una bella y poderosa historia, que nos inspira a levantarnos, enfrentarnos a nuestros miedos y encontrar nuestra conexión con las personas a nuestro alrededor con amor y determinación
000
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Our Hero of the Week: New kindergarten teacher Daisy is excited to share more than 200 free, engaging books she picked out at our #BookBank for her students! Thank you, Daisy, for helping us get so many beautiful books into the hands of the children who need them most in our communities!
010
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Our incredible supporters helped us give away more than 20,000 books In August — our most ever in a single month for kids who need books the most! Your contributions make a big impact in the lives of children who need books of their own! Link in bio to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate!
000
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
It's #LatinAmericanHeritageMonth, and today we're enjoying “Sumo Libre” by author/illustrator #JoeCepeda Una divertida historia acerca de los mejores amigos, Max y Kenji, que aman la lucha libre y el sumo, y que con sus habilidades y un poco de ayuda, logran festejar con toda su comunidad!
000
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
#HeroOfTheWeek Rosana Sanford, 1st grade teacher at Los Cerritos Elementary, is thankful for 168 free books she got at our #BookBank, and can't wait to share them with her new students! Thank you, Rosana, for your help in getting so many beautiful books into the hands of the children who need them!
001
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Our longtime supporters #ColeHardware are running their annual #ChildrensBookDrive this month, collecting new & like-new children's book donations at all their Bay Area locations! Help us give away more high-interest books to the children who need them most—by donating at your local #ColeHardware!
000
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Celebrating #LatinAmericanHeritageMonth with “Martina tiene muchas tias” by author #EmmaOtheguy & illustrator #SaraPalacios Una adorable historia acerca de la pequeña Martina y su búsqueda por un poco de silencio en medio de una familia escandalosa, pero que al final del día la ama y valora mucho.
000
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
#HeroesOfTheWeek Volunteers from #GlideMemorialChurch are thankful for all the free books they got at our #BookBank for children in SF's Tenderloin who need & deserve more books of their own! Thank you, #GlideMemorialChurch community for helping us give free books to the children who need them most!
001
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
We're celebrating #LatinAmericanHeritageMonth with some of our all time favorite books by #LatinAmerican authors & illustrators that inspire & engage kids. Help us give more of these wonderful books to the children who need them most by donating one from our #LatinAmericanHeritageMonth Wishlist!
000
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Our #LatinAmericanHeritageMonth celebration continues with the fun graphic novel “Miss Quinces” by author and illustrator @katfcomix.bsky.social A heartfelt coming-of-age story about the importance of being yourself while navigating the expectations of family and cultural tradition. Links in bio!
111
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
#HeroOfTheWeek: Our summer intern Mia Chien went to school with kids who didn't have access to enough books, so she "want[s] to make sure more kids get a chance to own plenty of great books." Thank you, Mia, for all the ways you support our mission to give free books to children who need them most!
010
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
September is here and so is our latest #BookBankNews with our curated #LatinAmericanHeritageMonth wishlist, new #VolunteerSpotlight, and the many ways you can support our mission to give free books to children who need them most. Link in bio to read and #SignUp for our monthly Book Bank News!
000
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Starting #LatinAmericanHeritageMonth now with “Los Muégano” by Mexican author/illustrator #JaqueJours Una adorable historia acerca de Los Muégano, una familia que está siempre pegada, hasta que un día la pequeña y curiosa Julia va por su propio camino, aunque siempre acompañada por su linda familia
010
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
#HeroesOfTheWeek new 5th grade teachers from #CornellElementary are so happy with the free books they got at our #BookBank — ensuring their new students have access to diverse, engaging books in their classroom libraries! Thank you for helping us give great books to the children who need them most!
000
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
We’re ready for #NationalReadABookDay on September 6th with some of our favorite titles to share with children who need them for literacy, learning, and life! Help us bring even more beautiful books to the children who need them most by donating your favorites from any of our curated wishlists!
000
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
With the new #SchoolYear underway, we can enjoy the graphic novel “Mr. Wolf’s Class” by award-winning author and illustrator #AronNelsSteinke. The first in this fun and engaging graphic series captures the everyday -- and unexpected -- ups and downs of a fourth-grade classroom. Links in bio!🎒📚💙
021
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
#HeroesOfTheWeek Joshua and Emily Fearnley were thrilled and thankful to get 283 free books at our #BookBank to build their classroom libraries and have books available for all their students! Thank you, Joshua and Emily, for helping us bring books to the children who need them most! Links in bio!
000
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
It’s #BacktoSchoolSeason and our #BookBank is full of beautiful, inclusive books to help children discover the joy of reading! We invite educators serving under-resourced families to get free books to build their classroom libraries and their students' personal libraries! #LinkInBio for more info!
000
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
We are starting the #SchoolYear than with the picture book “The King of Kindergarten” by #DerrickBarnes & illustrator #VanessaBrantley-Newton This joyful story helps kindergarteners get ready for their busy first day with a bright smile, confidence, & lots of enthusiasm—& then do it again tomorrow!
000
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
#HeroOfTheWeek Ms. Beatriz, a new second grade teacher in #SF, got more than 100 free books at our #BookBank to build her classroom library with beginning readers & early chapter books for her new students! Thank you, Ms. Beatriz, for helping so many children have beautiful books of their own! ❤️📚🎒⭐
000
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
With #NationalNonProfitDay just around the corner, you can help us give more beautiful, diverse, multilingual, and inclusive books to the children who need them most in our community! Check out the link in bio to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate! #DiverseBks4All #WeNeedDiverseBooks
000
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
To get ready to head #BackToSchool, we're reading the joyful picture book “Sounds Like School Spirit” by local author Meg Fleming and illustrator Lucy Ruth Cummins. With fun call-and-response cheers, we celebrate the new friends, teachers, classrooms, books, and routines of a new school year!
000
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
#HeroOfTheWeek Mrs. Rueda, a special ed teacher at #PhoenixAcademy, is grateful for all the wonderful, free books she got at our #BookBank for her students to build personal libraries filled with books of their own— for keeps! Thank you, Mrs. Rueda, for your dedication to helping children!📚💙⭐
010
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Our August #Newsletter is out now! Filled with current #BookBank news, our #BackToSchool wishlist, a timely #ResourceSpotlight, and more ways to support our mission to give free books to children who need them for literacy, learning, and life! Link in bio to Read and Subscribe! 📰💙📚☀️⭐
020
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
Get ready for the #BackToSchool season with the lovely and fabulous picture book, “Lola va a la escuela” by author #AnnaMcQuinn & illustrator #RosalindBeardshaw Una linda historia que va a ayudar a los más pequeños a alistarse para su primer día de escuela, lleno de emociones y nuevos amigos!🏫🎒📚💙
011
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Getting kids ages 3–6 ready to go #BackToSchool is more fun with the bilingual activity book #OnMyWaytoKindergarten —and we have 16,000 copies to give away thanks to our friends #TheMolinaFoundation! Thank you, #MolinaFoundation, for your generous support of our mission!
000
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
#HeroOfTheWeek, teacher Christine, is grateful for the 214 free books she got at our #BookBank for her #BookReadingSummerLoveFest!, so her students can choose, and enjoy reading all summer long—and beyond Thank you, Christine, for bringing so many wonderful books to the kids who need them most!
000
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
We're starting this #BackToSchool season with delightful books that help kids look forward to their first day of school & the opportunity to make new friends! #LinkInBio to help us bring more of these great books to the children who need them most by donating a copy from our #BackToSchoolWishlist!
000
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
We're loving, “Bringing the Beach Home” by #LauraAtkins, & illustrator #EvgeniaPenman This sweet tale follows dad & his son on a trip to the beach where the sound of the waves, the feel of the sand, & the fresh breeze help them navigate a tough transition, connect, & appreciate their time together.
000
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
#HeroesOfTheWeek new teachers Emily, Ysalane, & Nika are thankful for all the high-interest, relevant books they got at our #BookBank to build their classroom libraries! Thank you, Emily, Ysalane, & Nika, for helping your new students thrive & become lifelong readers! Links in bio for more info!
000
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
At our #BookBank, beautiful books in Spanish are always in high demand, and the wonderful local independent bookstore #noevalleybooks helps us meet the need all year round! Visit our curated wishlist and donate new books for the children who need them most!💙📚 noevalleybooks.com/list/childre...
020
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
#SummerReading goes down easy with the refreshing picture book “It Began with Lemonade” by author #GideonSterer & illustrator #LianCho A colorful story of a young entrepreneur making (and selling!) lemonade from life's lemons while meeting new friends! Link in bio to donate a copy of this & more!
000
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
#HeroOfTheWeek Ruby loves volunteering at our #BookBank, and getting to count & sort the many donated books that make their way into the hands of the children who need them most. Thank you, Ruby, for all your support and enthusiasm in our mission of giving books to the children who need them most!
050
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Our generous supporters at High Noon Books donated 600 new High Interest/Low Level books for teens who need them most in our community! Thank you, #HighNoonBooks, for helping build the personal libraries of children who need books for literacy, learning, and life! Check out link in bio for more!
000
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
Our summer is full of so many wonderful books to read, including the joyful picture book “At the Cookout” by author and illustrator Nadia Fisher. A love letter to family, music, games, food, and the magic that happens at the summer cookout at Grandma's house. Link in bio for more!
020
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
#HeroesOfTheWeek local #AuthorsAgainstBookBans and #FightfortheFirst advocates @sarahandianhoffman.bsky.social visited our #BookBank and donated 100 signed copies of their wonderful picture book “Jacob’s New Dress”! Thank you, Sarah and Ian, for your generous donation and all your support!📚💙
032
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Our July #Newsletter is out with the latest #BookBankNews, our #SummerReading Wishlist, #DonorSpotlight, and all the different ways you can help us fulfill our mission of giving books to the children who need them for literacy, learning, and life. Link in bio to read and #SignUp for our Newsletter!
000
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Dive into fun #SummerReading with the delightful picture book “Serafina Makes Waves” by author Matthew Burgess and illustrator Robin Rosenthal. A fun and splashy tale of Serafina, a kitty who absolutely, positively HATES water but learns that trying new things can lead to unexpected joy #LinkInBio
020
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
We enjoyed a beautiful day of giving away 358 beautiful children's books at the #GoldenStateWarriors & #GoldenStateValkyries Read to Achieve celebration, presented by Ross! Thank you, @warriorsofficial.bsky.social and @wgoldenstate.bsky.social, for helping us get more to the children who need them!
010
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
#HeroesOfTheWeek the #PassItOnClub at #JamesLoganHS ran a #ChildrensBookDrive and delivered wonderful books that make a big difference in the lives of so many children! Thank you, Lakshna, Reva, Riya, and Dash, for supporting our mission to give free books to the children who need books for keeps!
010
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
The #SummerSeason is in full swing, and we're enjoying having more time for some fabulous #SummerReads! Help us bring more of these diverse, multilingual titles to the children who need them most by donating a copy of your favorite titles from our #SummerReadingWishlist! Check out link in bio!
000
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Celebrate love with the cheerful picture book “Plenty of Hugs” by author Fran Manushkin and illustrator @kipalizadeh.bsky.social This cozy, rhyming tale follows a family from morning to night, through a lovely day full of little adventures to comforting bedtime routines —and always plenty of hugs.
011
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
#HeroOfTheWeek: On her first visit to our #BookBank, San Mateo Park Elementary School's first grade teacher Marisa got beautiful, free books to keep each of her students #SummerReading! Thank you, Marisa, for helping us ensure that children who need them have great books to read all summer long!
000
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
It's #SummerTime in San Francisco, and come fog or come shine we're enjoying some of our favorite #SummerReads! Help us give more of these wonderful, diverse books to the children who need them most with a summertime #ChildrensBookDrive! Link in bio to Give Books, Get Books, Volunteer, and Donate!
000
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
We're getting ready for the #PrideParade with the fun ABC picture book “Pride Puppy!” by author Robin Stevenson & illustrator Julie McLaughlin This affirming, inclusive rhyming tale offers a joyful glimpse of the vibrant community that helps a family reunite with their lost pup at the Pride parade.
020
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
#HeroesOfTheWeek student teachers Sadhuka, Briana, & Evelin got free books at our #BookBank as a year-end gift for their students, & to build their classroom libraries for the next school year! Thank you, Sadhuka, Briana, & Evelin, for helping us give many books to the children who need them most!
000
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
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
000
Children's Book Project @childrensbooksf.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
#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.
000