Book’em's mission is to create a more literate Nashville and ignite children’s passion for reading through book ownership and enthusiastic volunteers. We envision a future in Nashville where all children own books and know first-hand the joy and value of reading.
Book’em provides free, high-quality books and engaging literacy experiences to more than 22,000 children annually across Davidson County. Through five programs—Books for Nashville Kids, Reading is Fundamental, Book Bus, Ready for Reading, and Read Me Day—Book'em has become the largest provider of free books to Nashville children ages 0-18. Since our founding, we’ve distributed over 1.5 million books. As a nonprofit, we’re supported by enthusiastic volunteers, community partners, donors, and team members who believe deeply in the transformative power of reading.
Support the Cause
Help us continue to connect Children and books, ultimately giving the priceless gift of literacy.
Every $2.50 provides a book to a child in need. Donate through our website, via Venmo (@bookemkidsnash), or by mailing a check to Book'em, 161 Rains Ave. Nashville, TN 37203.
Schedule an appointment to drop off new, like-new, or very gently used books in great condition for youth ages 0-18, or send books directly to Book'em through our Amazon wish list.
Fill out our volunteer application to get involved with Book'em in the future, whether that's sorting books, reading to kids, or helping out at a special event.
Spread the word by sharing this one time donation link, telling family and friends about Book 'Em, or interacting with us on social media.
Our Impact
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Feedback
"The barrier to kids building a love of books and reading is not a single obstacle – it's many obstacles (physical access, book quality, literacy supports, learning difficulties) overlapping to make positive associations with reading extremely difficult for many kids. These are systemic issues that we can‘t fix on our own, but the tangible support that Book’em provides through books and reading role models is a needed step in the right direction." - Book'em Participant
"The kids get so excited when our Book'em Reader comes to visit because they know they are going to leave school with a new book that day. The kids seem to take better care of their book than they do the library books they check out." - Teacher Who Worked With Book'em
