In celebration of MLK Day, Little is launching a weeklong book drive to collect culturally inclusive books for literacy nonprofits in our local communities. Dr. King acknowledged and fought for systemic change. Culturally inclusive books contain characters of color, including main characters representing a minority point of view. They help facilitate belonging and build empathy with all who read them. Books children are exposed to shape how they see the world, and exposing them to diverse literature is a way to make sure they see the world as it is—wonderfully diverse!
The book drive will run from today, January 16 – Friday, January 20.
Get Involved
Each Little office has partnered with a local nonprofit that supports literacy in our communities. Below are links to each organization’s wish list where you can easily purchase culturally inclusive books that ship directly to the benefiting nonprofit.
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CHARLOTTE + DURHAM OFFICES
Nonprofit: Book Harvest
Book Harvest provides an abundance of books and ongoing literacy support to families and their children. The nonprofit serves as a model for communities committed to ensuring children are lifelong readers and learners. The organization is based in Durham and has a partnership with the Charlotte-based organization, Promising Pages.
Wish List: Regulator Bookshop Wish List
Purchasing Instructions:
- Once you have added books to your cart and proceed to checkout, enter coupon code: little
- This code is not a discount code. It simply lets the bookshop know that the purchase is a donation to Book Harvest.
- Select “In store pickup” for shipping. The bookshop will coordinate pick-up with Book Harvest.
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CHARLESTON OFFICE
Nonprofit: Reading Partners
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.
Wish List: Amazon Wish List
Purchasing Instructions:
- Once you have added books to your cart and proceed to checkout, select Reading Partners’ Gift Registry Address when choosing a shipping address.
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ORLANDO OFFICE
Nonprofit: Friends of the Orange County Library System
Friends of the Orange County Library System makes it possible for the library to improve the quality and scope of its services.
Wish List: Amazon Wish List
Purchasing Instructions:
- Once you have added books to your cart and proceed to checkout, select Friends of the Orange County Library System’s Gift Registry Address when choosing a shipping address.
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NEWPORT BEACH OFFICE
Nonprofit: United Way Orange County Book Drive
United Way’s 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.
Wish List: Amazon Wish List
Purchasing Instructions:
- Once you have added books to your cart and proceed to checkout, select United Way Orange County c/o Daisy Benitez’s Gift Registry Address when choosing a shipping address.
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WASHINGTON DC OFFICE
Nonprofit: Turning the Page
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.
Wish List: Amazon Wish List
Purchasing Instructions:
- Once you have added books to your cart and proceed to checkout, select Turning the Page’s Gift Registry Address when choosing a shipping address.
