New Members
We've got some exciting news!
As we kick off 2026, we're thrilled to celebrate a monumental milestone: Up With Books turns 10 this year! We are reflecting on a decade of opening doors, expanding imaginations, and putting books directly into the hands of children who need them most.What began as a small mission has grown into a vibrant community effort powered by volunteers, donors, educators, and families who believe in the life-changing power of reading.
None of this would be possible without your incredible support. Thank you for helping us build a world where every child has access to books. Thank you for believing in the power of books to change lives and break the cycle of poverty.
Our Impact So Far:
- Books Distributed: over 575,000 books!
- Children Reached: over 3,500 children
- Partnerships: Food pantries, shelters, youth centers, and schools.
We're marking our 10th anniversary with excitement and gratitude – and we want YOU to join the fun all throughout 2026:
- Monthly contests - We will be giving away autographed books from our collection. (See below for more details)
- Community book drives (organize one in your area!)
- Special giveaways and virtual story time events
- Anniversary challenges to help us reach even more children
- Annual silent auction
- Surprise celebrations and more!
To celebrate our ten year anniversary, we will give away one autographed book a month for the next ten months. Visit our website or social media every month to see the month's pick and enter! We will start with an autographed copy of a Diary of a Wimpy Kid book for January.
How You Can Get Involved:
- Donate Now – Every $25 sponsors a child with a book-filled backpack!
- Organize or join a book drive
- Volunteer: From sorting books to spreading the word, there will be plenty of ways to get involved
- Follow us on social media for contest announcements and updates
🎯Raise $10,000 in 2026
Every dollar raised will help us:
- Purchase and distribute new books
- Expand our reach to more readers and communities
- Sustain and grow our programs for the next decade
Thank you for believing in the power of books - and helping us write the next chapter. Together, let’s make our 10th year the most impactful yet!
