Our purpose is clear . . . Books for Collier Kids. Books to read, cherish and share with their loved ones.
About Books For
Collier Kids
Books for Collier Kids is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) dedicated to ensuring every child in Collier County has books at home to read, keep and cherish; books that help them succeed in school and in life!
The Need is Great . . .
Since literacy is one of the best predictors of a child’s future success, access to books in the home not only allows children to bond with loved ones, but helps address critical issues related to literacy.
Thanks to Our Many Partners
We are grateful to our community partners who help us meet our mission of ensuring all children have access to books.
2.2 MILLION BOOKS IN 21 YEARS IS JUST THE START!
Last year, we delivered 183,000 new, age-appropriate, personalized books into the hands, homes and hearts of Collier children. Books to read, share and cherish for a lifetime. But, our work’s not done! Help us open minds, inspire creativity, unlock new worlds and provide the literacy tools children in our community need to succeed in school and life.
JOIN US, TODAY, TO ENSURE BOOKS FOR EVERY COLLIER KID!
Did you know?
Without books at home, children:
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- Are at-risk for academic failure, delinquency, teenage pregnancy, substance abuse, unemployment, and more
- Return to fall classes with reading scores 30% lower than peers
Did you know?
In Collier County Public Schools:
- 3 out of 5 children have limited access to books at home
- 42% of students are “economically disadvantaged”
- 100% of children in pre-K, kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade classes in Title I benefit from our program.
Did you know?
OUR IMPACT makes a huge difference in the community:
- 2+ million books distributed since 2005
- 10,700+ kids/month reading, playing and growing
- 98% in survey ratings received for high value and effectiveness
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Make a Donation
Donations provide buying power and help put books into the hands of more children.
Volunteer
Books for Collier Kids is an all-volunteer run organization. We could always use more hands.