The mission of Brooklyn Book Bodega is to increase the number of 100+ book homes for kids 0-18 in NYC.
Brooklyn Book Bodega provides access to and ownership of books, builds community, and creates a passion for learning through free events and literacy-based community programming.
Get Books For Your Community
Are you a teacher? A coach? A community services provider? Help make sure that kids in NYC have access to books in their homes right now.
Upcoming Programs & Events
Join Brooklyn Book Bodega and partners at a public event near you! Free events include book giveaways and informational events.
Why Books?
Early literacy is a strong indicator of later life success, yet 61% of children growing up in poverty do not have access to any age-appropriate books.
Children who do not read on grade level by the end of third grade are 4x less likely to graduate high school on time.
The Impact
Books in the home provide family time, improved reading skills, and a love for reading.
Since its inception in 2019, Brooklyn Book Bodega has distributed more than half a million books and hosted hundreds of programs for New Yorkers.
