MADISON, Wis. – For the fifth year in a row, Madison Reading Project has launched its annual Community Book Drive, promising to fill area children’s homes with new books this holiday season.
The goal is to raise $110,000 and provide 20,000 new books before winter break to more than 12,000 children. In addition to kicking off their fundraiser, the nonprofit is celebrating its 10th anniversary. This is the culmination of ten years of working and collaborating with hundreds of partners to bring literacy resources, engagement, and free books to children.
“We believe it is important for children to have access to new books that reflect their unique identities as well as open their eyes to others’ lived experiences,” says Rowan Childs, co-executive director. “By supporting our Community Book Drive, you will help get thousands of new, high-quality books to kids, many of whom have few books in their homes. Children deserve that new book feeling, and books in the home are very important.”
Madison Reading Project is again partnering with schools across the county, Santas Without Chimneys, Boys & Girls Club, Reach Dane, and other community program partners to widen its reach.
Madison Reading Project staff and volunteers will place book collection bins and wish trees at public locations such as shopping malls and partner businesses. For public donation locations, link to make a cash contribution, and complete information, click here.
The drive ends Dec. 6 to ensure books get to kids on time. The fundraiser is open until the end of the year.
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