Bringing authors and illustrators to thousands of Denver-area children each year, Books to Kids promotes youth literacy and helps build communities of students who are excited about reading.
Books to Kids is committed to providing free, new books to as many children as possible through our programming and continues to grow from the support of our generous donors and passionate community.
Impact
1,017
Number of books given
to students in 2024
1,335
Number of students
served in 2024
13
Number of creators we've
partnered with in 2024
What People Say
“Students were excited to hear from a professional illustrator and to know that people are still entering into and finding success as working artists! They were so excited to receive and read a signed copy of her book after her presentation!”
Lauren Gaona
Alameda International Jr./Sr. High School
"I've noticed school-wide intrigue to become bilingual. I've seen compassion set in for our Spanish speakers from our English speakers."
Stephanae Gutierrez-Mckain
Sherrelewood Elementary School
"As a class we are reading the author's book and holding book club discussions which gives my students opportunities to engage and communicate about what they are reading."