Book Donations
ReadFresno gives books to children. After a child has mastered a
book that he really enjoyed, the volunteer reader give him the book. Our goal is
to get books into homes that don't have any books. Children love to read
the same books over and over again. We give books away to add to the
success of a child.
At every Parent Literacy Clinic that we conduct, we give a book to
each parent. So far, we have given away thousands of books.
If you want to sponsor a book drive, please contact: Robert Loomis at
rloomis@readfresno.org
Book we can use
- Baby books
Soft cover or cloth books that can be washed.
- Preschool
Picture books about the alphabet or colors. Bed time story books are
also good.
- Early Reader Books
In most book stores, the early reader section is divided into
reading levels. We use level one, level two and level three books.
The books that are most in demand for our afterschool program are
level one books.
- Classic Fairytales and Fables
Teachers are requesting that we read classic Fairytales and
Fables to children.
- Bilingual books
Children's books in Spanish, Lao, Khmer or Hmong are in
demand.
- Books that repeat phrases
Books that have a rhythm and repeat simple phrases are good for new
readers.
Recent Book Drives
- Valley Oak Elementary School, Clovis
Book Drive
Thank you to the staff and students of Valley Oak who collected
2,000 books for ReadFresno in their recent "Read 'N Feed" project.
This is the third year that they have donated books.
- B. Dalton, Clovis
Book Drive
B. Dalton of Clovis recent donated over $260 in gift cards and over
200 new books to ReadFresno. These books were given to parents at
the Parent Literacy Clinics. Each parent received a book and for
many families, these are the only children's books in the home!
- New Covenant Community Church, Fresno
Book Drive
Recently MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) launched a book drive which
spread to become a church-wide event. They donated 15 boxes of used
and new books.
- IRS
Book Drive
The employees at the IRS conducted a book drive. They collect $200
and 5 bags of books.
Upcoming Book Drives
- Fresno State Marketing Students
Five groups of Marketing students have selected ReadFresno for their
marketing project.
- Aetna
Employees of Aetna are conducting a book drive.
If you are interested in sponsoring a book drive, please contact: Robert Loomis at
rloomis@readfresno.org