News & Media
Every Book Opens a Door
There is nothing more meaningful than seeing books placed into the hands of children who need them most. We are incredibly grateful to partner with NAMI Collier County and support the families in their HUGS Children's Mental Health Program by providing books for their...
Soyla Rausch Elected as Books for Collier Kids’ New Board Chair
Books for Collier Kids is pleased to announce the election of Soyla Rausch as the charity’s new Board Chair, effective July 1, 2026. Rausch, who succeeds Sallie Williams’ decade-long service as Board Chair, joined the Books Board earlier this year and is Senior Vice...
Books for Collier Kids is Seeking a Logistics Coordinator
Books for Collier Kids Logistics/Materials Coordinator Job Description We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Logistics/Materials Coordinator to support the operations of our book distribution. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the accurate and...
Jumpstarting a child’s literacy
Imagine the sheer delight of a pre-K student, kindergartener or first- or second-grader — especially those from an economically disadvantaged home, one that may not have enough money for food, let alone funds for purchasing books or even the ability to visit a library...
ANNUAL REPORT
celebrating our love of reading
Books for Collier Kids’ 2025 Annual Report celebrates another year of transforming children’s lives through literacy. Now surpassing 2.1 million new books distributed, the organization continues to ensure that pre-K through 2nd grade students across Collier County have the tools they need to read, learn, and thrive. From classroom support to community partnerships, this year’s impact reflects the power of donors and volunteers who believe every child deserves a book of their own.
