Impact

Inspiring the Joy and Power of Reading

At Book Trust, we believe that literacy is a human right, and that reading has the power to transform lives and communities, breaking the cycle of poverty. 

We believe all students should have equitable access to a wide variety of books and an opportunity to choose their own books of interest—because we know this is what motivates students to read. We also know through decades of research with children of all ages, in varied socioeconomic and cultural groups, that access to books in the home is one of the strongest predictors of educational achievement. Building a culture of literacy at school and at home nurtures positive attitudes about reading and the habits of successful readers, which fosters a lifelong love of reading and learning.

Book Trust is committed to serving children who will benefit from greater access to books and book ownership, greater agency and equity, opened doors through literacy and education. Through our donors and partnership with Scholastic, Book Trust acts as an equity game changer, providing students from Title I schools the opportunity to choose and keep their own books—at no cost to their families. It’s about leveling the playing field and giving every child the opportunity to read and succeed. 

In Their Words

“Many of my students are unable to afford to buy their own books and many families have limitations when trying to get to a local library. Without Book Trust they would not have a home library.”
“Students are reading on their own or to their family members! They are feeling energized by the love of reading!”
“Having access to a variety of books on a monthly basis helps our students understand the importance of learning to read and being a reader for life.”
“My students need to get their hands on books and enjoy them. They will read when they are excited about books, and they are always excited when their Book Trust books arrive.”
“Students feel a sense of ownership towards reading when they have their own books. They are more motivated and engaged in their reading.”
“The students love looking through the flyers and making their own choice. They get so excited for their book selection. It also teaches them to budget which is great!”
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2022-2023 By the Numbers

706,725

BOOKS CHOSEN

46,636

STUDENTS SERVED

2,257

TEACHERS ENGAGED

198

SCHOOLS SERVED

Nationwide Impact

Book Trust Schools in the 2022-2023 School Year