In celebration of MLK Day, Little is launching our 2nd annual firmwide book drive to collect new and gently used culturally inclusive books. Dr. King advocated and fought for systemic change. Culturally inclusive books reflect various cultures and experiences, fostering belonging and empathy among all readers. The books children read play a pivotal role in shaping their worldview and introducing them to wide-ranging literature ensures they perceive the world as it is—wonderfully diverse!
Each Little office has partnered with a local nonprofit that supports literacy in our communities. In addition to donation drop boxes in all offices, we have curated wish lists on Amazon for each nonprofit, providing a convenient way for everyone to contribute. Below are links to the wish lists, allowing you to easily purchase books that ship directly to the benefiting organization.
The book drive runs from today, January 15 – Friday, January 19. Together, let’s inspire positive change through the power of literature. Thank you for being part of our commitment to building a better and more equitable world.
GET INVOLVED
CHARLESTON OFFICE
Nonprofit Beneficiary: Reading Partners | Amazon Wish List
Purchasing Instructions: Once you have added books to your cart, proceed to checkout and select Reading Partners | Little Book Drive’s Gift Registry Address from your list of shipping addresses.
Reading Partners has been part of the Charleston educational landscape since 2013 placing community volunteers in low-income schools to help kids master basic reading.
Please note: Reading Partners does NOT accept board books, adult/young adult texts, or chapter books without illustrations.
CHARLOTTE OFFICE
Nonprofit Beneficiary: Promising Pages | Amazon Wish List
Purchasing Instructions: Once you have added books to your cart, proceed to checkout and select Promising Pages | Little Book Drive’s Gift Registry Address from your list of shipping addresses.
Promising Pages collects new and donated books and shares them with children living in the Charlotte area Book Desert—those with few, if any, books at home. They work to create a culture of book sharing and ownership.
DURHAM OFFICE
Nonprofit Beneficiary: Book Harvest | Amazon Wish List
Purchasing Instructions: Once you have added books to your cart, proceed to checkout and select Book Harvest | Little Book Drive’s Gift Registry Address from your list of shipping addresses.
Book Harvest provides an abundance of books and ongoing literacy support to families and their children and serves as a model for communities committed to ensuring children are lifelong readers and learners.
NEWPORT BEACH OFFICE
Nonprofit Beneficiary: United Way of Orange County | Amazon Wish List
Purchasing Instructions: Once you have added books to your cart, proceed to checkout and select United Way Orange County c/o Alex Garcia | Little Book Drive’s Gift Registry Address from your list of shipping addresses.
The United Way of Orange County Book Drive helps promote early literacy for underserved children in our community through the donation of books to inspire the joy of reading and reinforce key learning skills.
Please note: Only new books intended for children in grades K-3rd are accepted.
ORLANDO OFFICE
Nonprofit Beneficiary: Friends of the Orange County Library System | Amazon Wish List
Purchasing Instructions: Once you have added books to your cart, proceed to checkout and select Friends of the OCL | Little Book Drive’s Gift Registry Address from your list of shipping addresses.
Friends of the Library make it possible for the Orange County Library System to improve the quality and scope of its services.
WASHINGTON, DC OFFICE
Nonprofit Beneficiary: Turning the Page | Amazon Wish List
Purchasing Instructions: Once you have added books to your cart, proceed to checkout and select Turning the Page | Little Book Drive’s Gift Registry Address from your list of shipping addresses.
Turning the Page partners with four elementary schools in Wards 7 and 8 to help engage parents and ensures families can access educational resources, such as books, enrichment activities, and community learning opportunities.
