Book Donations

We do not accept donations of used books.

Are you a publisher or a bookseller?

We have great relationships with publishers and booksellers who have supported our programs by providing the books our children and teachers want and need. If you are a publisher or bookseller (or maybe a literary agency) interested in making a gift of new books or becoming a partner, please reach out to our Program Director, Lisa Francese.

212-760-2665

A big thanks to our publishing partners!

Gift books directly from our Amazon wish lists

Our wish lists have been specifically curated to fulfill requests and meet the current needs at our libraries in schools, community centers, and shelters across the country. By giving from a wish list, which is as easy as making a regular purchase, you’re ensuring that the books and supplies you give are exactly what our children, families, and teachers want and that they’ll go exactly where they’re needed most. View our wish lists.

You can also have a wish list created just for you. We've had great success with companies creating wish lists for their employees and with individuals creating wish lists for their special events such as birthdays and bar/bat mitzvahs. If you'd like to create a custom wish list supporting Books for kids, please reach out to Program Director, Lisa Francese.
LFrancese@booksforkids.org
212-760-2665

View our wish lists.

Book drives and used books

For those who found their way to us hoping to give back through a book drive in your community or to find new homes for the beloved books your children have outgrown, please note that we are not currently accepting book donations of this kind, used or new.

Please check out DonateNYC or reach out to the great organizations below who may be in need of these kinds of donations. We kindly ask that you do not send unsolicited book donations to any of the below organizations.