Host a book drive and join our mission to increase the number of 100+ book homes in NYC for kids 0-18.

Why host a Brooklyn Book Bodega book drive?

  • It is easy to plan and execute.

  • There is no cost.

  • You will have an impact on local families to increase the number of 100+ book homes for kids.

Organizing a book drive is easy: 

  • Pick Your Dates
    We recommend a length of two weeks, including two weekends, for your book drive. 

  • Set A Goal

    • Make it meaningful and reach for the highest number you can.

    • If you are able, add a fundraiser to your bookraiser. Every dollar counts!

  • Fill Out Our Form
    We want to know about your book drive.

  • Print, Download, Share A Sign
    Hang up on donation bins and spread the word on social media sites.

  • Start Collecting 
    Collect gently-used and new books for ages 0-18 including foreign language, dual language, and nonfiction books. Please no religious, textbooks, activity books, encyclopedias, broken, outdated, or books with missing pages. Here is a list of some of our favorite books.

  • Organize Your Donations
    Sort all books into banker’s boxes or Fresh Direct Bags so that they are easy to lift. If you need banker boxes or bags, we have plenty to give you. Books are heavy! Before you drop off your books, review the guide. Organize them by general age level, type, or category. For example, here are typical categories: picture books, board books, early chapter books, chapter books, preschool, elementary books, young adult, high school, etc. Please do not send any books that you would not want in your own home or are not for ages 0-18. For example, do not give us: torn books, books with scribbles, outdated books, or adult books. 

  • Label The Boxes/Bags And Count Your Books
    Don’t forget to label each of your banker’s boxes or bags with the book type or category. Let us know the total number of books that you collected through your book drive.

  • Tag Us On Social Media
    Don't forget to follow us on social media and tag us during your book drive

  • Bring Your Book Donations To Us!
    At the conclusion of your book drive, contact info@brooklynbookbodega.org to arrange a drop-off time to the Brooklyn Book Bodega Book Hub at 141 Flushing Avenue, Suite 407, Brooklyn, NY 11205.