Knowledge is Power

Book Giveaway Program

Advancing racial equity + cultural literacy

Will you give a book on Black history and culture to a local child today?

Black Books Matter. As we strive to have a more just society, books that celebrate Black children and Black lives are more important than ever.

Each month, NAAM is giving away brand new PreK-12 books to local youth at family-friendly and school-based events throughout the region. NAAM has carefully curated books that share the richness of Black history and culture for all children. These books center, reflect, and affirm Black children, and are written and illustrated by Black authors and artists, with amazing learning within.

Please consider making a monetary donation today. Sponsorship info below.

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Please join us in giving the gift of knowledge.

  • Your gift of $50 will give 5 books on Black women & men to local children

  • Your gift of $100 will give 10 books on the experiences of Black teens to local young adults

  • Your gift of $250 will give 25 books featuring Black characters to local children

Your company, foundation, civic group, or book club can support the Book Fund and make an even bigger impact!

Questions? Contact Betsey at betseya@naamnw.org

For partnership + volunteer opportunities, contact our education team at cslair@naamnw.org

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Representation in Children’s Literature

Main Character

  • Black: 11.9%

  • White: 41.8%

  • Animal: 29.2%

Books featuring characters that were written and/or illustrated by authors and/or illustrators of the same race:

  • Black: 46.4%

  • Asian/Asian American: 100%

  • Latinx: 95.7%

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS