Gifting Books to Ottawa Children in Need
We partner with in-need elementary schools by gifting Ottawa children a book of their choice, each year. For many of these children, it’s the very first book they’ve ever owned.
14
Schools
Our Impact in Ottawa
Gifting books to over 3,300 children in 14 high-need elementary schools in 2025-2026.
3,300+
Children Served
In 2025-2026 school year
14
Partner Schools
High-need elementary schools
JK-6
Grades Covered
From Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6
100%
Volunteer Run
Powered by community support
Every Child Deserves to Own a Book They Love
In Ottawa’s lowest-income neighbourhoods, too many children are growing up without books at home. Research shows that owning books builds confidence, joy, and literacy skills. You can change that!
“Getting my own book made me so happy! I read it every night.”
– Grade 3 Student
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We Partner with Schools
We identify high-need elementary schools in Ottawa where many children grow up without books at home.
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Children Choose Their Book
Each child from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 6 gets to choose a book they love to take home and keep.
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Books Build Futures
Owning books builds confidence, joy, and literacy skills. For many children, it’s their very first book.
Help Put Books in Children’s Hands
$20 buys two children a book. $250 gifts books to an entire class. Every donation makes a real difference in a child’s life.