Empowering Communities to Support Early Literacy
Increase out-of-school time reading with boy-approved books in local barbershops
Community Book Distribution
Through an innovative partnership with ThirftBooks, America's largest online retailer of used books, Barbershop Books curates and distributes 20,000 children’s books annually. If your school or community-based organization serves at least 50 children, apply to distribute free books in your area.
#MyReadingSpot Summer Reading Campaign
Barbershop Books’ Summer Reading Campaign invites kids and adults to explore different places where people read. Help promote reading this summer by sharing a picture or video on social media of you reading in your favorite reading spot using the hashtag #MyReadingSpot.
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Digital Content to Inspire Young Readers
Our free E-library features a variety of fun Storytime videos and independently published eBooks from Black and Brown authors. Parents, educators, and community-based organizations across America are using our culturally relevant digital content to inspire young readers.
