Get diverse books for your students—for the price of shipping
Our Kids Read is a 501(c)(3) providing K–5 students with diverse, high‑quality books and remote reading support—serving schools, hospitals, and community organizations.
Our Kids Read connects schools, hospitals, and community organizations with culturally diverse books and Reading Buddies to help K–5 students build confidence and a love of reading. We’re a volunteer‑driven nonprofit focused on equity, access, and representation. Learn more on the Our Kids Read website.
Get books for the price of shipping
- Diverse selections: Stories featuring African‑American, Hispanic/Latinx, Indigenous, and other underrepresented voices.
- Simple support model: You cover shipping; we cover the books.
- Flexible for schools, hospitals, and orgs: Pre‑K through 5th grade.
How it works
- Submit a request: Complete our brief request form with your school, hospital, or org details. Request Books
- We confirm and pack: Our team curates and prepares your shipment.
- Pay shipping only: A low, transparent shipping cost.
- Track your shipment: Use your tracking link to follow delivery.
Who we are
- Mission‑driven: Expanding perspectives, developing self‑esteem, and fostering belonging through representation in books.
- Reading support: Zoom‑based Reading Buddies program for K–5 students.
- Efficient use of funds: Volunteer‑led with the vast majority of proceeds going directly to programs.