Books that help children understand their world and each other
OUR IMPACT
Nana’s Books Foundation puts thoughtfully selected books into the hands of children and the libraries, schools, and communities that serve them. Each book creates an opportunity for children to learn, ask questions, and better understand experiences affecting themselves and others.
Thousands of books. Thousands of children. A growing reach.
THE REACH OF THE WORK
26,000+
Books distributed
12,000
Students reached
29
Title I schools served
20
Public libraries served
Reaching communities across 16 states and Washington, D.C.
Every book becomes part of a child’s story
BEYOND THE NUMBERS
Nana’s Books doesn’t simply deliver books. Children take them home and discover characters and experiences that help them understand themselves and others. Stories can also create opportunities for conversations about topics that are difficult to explain.
Thank You notes created by students tell another part of the story in children’s own words.
“Thank you for visiting our school. Thank you for all the amazing books for home and school. We will embrace your message: KINDNESS and COMPASSION.”
Mrs. Murray’s 1st grade class, Windsor School, VT
It takes more than books to make this happen
BEHIND THE BOOKS
Every book Nana’s Books distributes has a journey before it reaches a child. Books are received, organized, stored, packed, transported, and delivered to schools and libraries that put them into the hands of children and families.
Much of that work happens far from the classroom through the time, care, and hands-on effort of the people who make each delivery possible.
Thousands of books, organized and ready for where they’re needed next.
Books meeting children where they are
IN COMMUNITIES
Nana’s Books works with Title I schools and public libraries to place thoughtfully selected books in communities where they can be discovered, shared, and taken home.
In classrooms, school libraries, and public libraries, children find stories that reflect experiences they may recognize in themselves, their families, and the people around them.
Every book has people behind it
MADE POSSIBLE TOGETHER
Nana’s Books Foundation’s reach is made possible by people and organizations who believe children deserve access to books that help them understand themselves, their families, and the world around them.
Donors help fund the work. Sponsors and community partners expand what is possible. Volunteers give their time and talents. Together, they help Nana’s Books reach more schools, libraries, children, and families.
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Give
Help put thoughtfully selected books into the hands of children and the communities that serve them.
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Help extend Nana’s Books’ reach through sponsorships and community partnerships.
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Share your time and talents to help move the mission forward.
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Help the next book find its way to a child
KEEP THE IMPACT GROWING
Nana’s Books continues to reach new schools, libraries, and communities with books that help children understand themselves, their families, and one another.