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PAGE POWER – Naples Illustrated (March 2026)
The beloved American author Theodor Seuss Geisel, who wrote more than 60 children’s books, was born on March 2, 1904. Books for Collier Kids—a nonprofit, all-volunteer organization with a mission to ensure every child in Collier County has books to read, keep, and...
Two Decades, Two Million Books — and Counting
In 2005, University of North Florida researchers asked Collier County parents of pre-K children a simple question: “How many books do you have in your home?” Many parents answered, “Can we count the phone book?” Volunteers who worked with the pre-K children noticed...
2 million and counting: Book for Collier Kids hits a major milestone 20 years in
When Sallie Williams talks about Books for Collier Kids, it’s like listening to a story you don’t ever want to end. The chair of the all-volunteer nonprofit has been with the organization for most of its 20-year history. And oh, what a journey it’s been. “We give new...
Grants Ensure More Books for Marco Island Kids
Books for Collier Kids, a volunteer-driven nonprofit organization that provides new books to children in low-income families throughout Collier County, was recently awarded grants from the United Church of Marco Island and the Greater Marco Island Community Fund of...
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.
