Get books for your community.

We can increase the number of 100+ book homes in NYC for kids 0-18 by working together.

We want as many kids as possible in NYC to have books that they want to read. If you are part of an organization, educator, or just a neighbor who wants to get more books into children’s and adolescents’ homes, please reach out to us. We will give you books so that you can host your own book giveaway. Brooklyn Book Bodega provides books to individuals, schools, and community members for personal and educational use. Books are not to be resold or used for other purposes. After completing your book request form, all you have to do is come grab a few boxes from our storage and hand them out to your neighbors or community. We have new, like-new, and gently-used books for children, adolescents, and teenagers. 

How to get books

  1. Please fill out our form: Book Request Form.

  2. We get in touch with you to arrange an appointment to visit our book hub at Brooklyn Navy Yard.

  3. You select the books or we give you presorted books to give away.

  4. Host your giveaway and share our family resource flyer with your community. If you need tips, we are happy to share!

  5. Tag us on social media on the day of your giveaway. Share photos and/or videos via: 

    • Instagram: #BrooklynBookBodega or @BrooklynBookBodega

    • Facebook: BklynBookBodega

    • Twitter: @BklynBookBodega or email

  6. Complete the impact form after you host your book giveaway. We will send it to you.

  7. Stay in touch!

Are you a K-5, Title I educator?

We have a select number of free Scholastic Digital Licenses for Rising Voices. Fill out this form to apply!