Our Children's Book Drive

Thank you for your commitment to helping build home libraries for children in Wake County! Last year, our coalition provided more than 90,000 books to 9,000+ students. We can’t be successful without Reading Champions like you! Regardless of the type of support you offer, we truly value your contribution.

How you can participate

1. Register to host
2. Create a plan
3. Kick-off your plan
4. Wrap-up your drive and drop off donations 

Download the full guide.

Host your very own book drive

You can host a book drive anytime of the year! Get your family and friends involved. Or share with your professional and community organization to collect books and donations. Sign Up. 

Book Suggestions

New or gently-read books – Recently-published books – Reflects the diversity of our community – Visually appealing and high-interest

Books may be dropped off 24/7 in the exterior book box on the left side of the building, under the covered awning at 1820 Capital Blvd., Raleigh.

Help Us Purchase New Books

Your donations go towards purchasing new, high-quality, and high-interest books that kids are excited to read! Donate. 

Shop Our Reading Wish Lists

Purchase books from our carefully curated list, developed by librarians from both the school system and public libraries. Wish Lists.