Reading at a young age is crucial for language development. We are excited to make a difference by getting books into the hands of children through need-based child care centers serving the San Francisco Bay Area.
We hope that you join us in buying lots of books and volunteering to read.
Join Our Book Drive
For nearly 60% of Bay Area families, quality child care is simply out of reach without need-based support.
That’s why we’ve partnered with the organizations below—each curating a rich, diverse collection of books that reflects the languages and cultures of the families they serve.
Buy a bundle - we'll handpick the books for you. Or, select from the below lists to choose yourself:
* Buy books locally through Marcus Books, the nation’s oldest Black-owned bookstore. They are generously offering a 10% discount on donated orders with "ITAV" as the promo code. Frequently Asked Questions
Volunteer at Story Time
Share the magic of books by reading to and engaging with young children through our Little Learners Program. We currently need readers in English, Spanish, Chinese, French, Arabic, Amharic/Ethiopian and Berber/Algerian. Join Story Time at Lotus Bloom and share a book. We'll give you all the materials you need to make it a great experience for both you and the little ones!