Why Host a Book Drive?
The Online Bookstore allows participating schools to host book drives in support of in-need students, organizations, and libraries. Participating schools create Book Drive wish lists and invite families to purchase books in support of those in need.
By Participating, Schools Can…
Empower Students
Ensure that every student, regardless of their background, has access to quality reading materials that cater to their interests and academic needs.
Directly Impact School Resources
The funds raised can be used to enhance classroom libraries, support literacy programs, or even sponsor students who might not have the means to purchase books themselves.
Strengthen Community Ties
A book drive is a collaborative effort, bringing together teachers, parents, students, and the broader community. It’s an opportunity to rally around a shared mission and foster a sense of unity and purpose.
Promote Lifelong Learning
By emphasizing the importance of books and reading, schools instill in students a love for learning that goes beyond the classroom and lasts a lifetime.
The Impact of Your Contribution
Directly Support Student Learning
Strengthen Community Bonds
Promote a Culture of Reading
Raise Essential Funds for Educational Needs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Online Book Drive portal allows schools to host book drives within their online bookstore. Each school determines who their book drive recipient(s) will be. You may wish to sponsor a book drive on behalf of students-in-need within your school, on behalf of a sister school/organization in need of books, in support of your school library, etc. Invite your school’s families to support the book drive, adding a few book drive purchases when they place their own personal orders.
Any organization with an Online Bookstore – including school divisions, schools, non-profits, and other community groups – may host a Book Drive. The process is designed to be simple and easy to coordinate, encouraging widespread participation in promoting literacy.
Hosting an Online Book Drive supports literacy and education, enables equitable access to books for children, unites the community in a common cause, and offers an easy way to make a positive impact. It also provides an opportunity for organizations and individuals to give back and support future generations. At the same time, each online bookstore purchase – whether for personal orders or for the book drive – provides the sponsoring organization with proceeds in cash or books.