Our Programs

Accomplishing the Book'em Mission Through Our Programs

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 chips away at this mission with different methods through our various programs found below.

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Books For Nashville's Kids

Books for Nashville's Kids partners with schools and organizations in Davidson County to provide free books to youth ages 0-18.

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Reading is Fundamental

Reading is Fundamental places reading role model volunteers in Title I elementary schools to read and give books to students throughout the school year.

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Ready for Reading

Ready for Reading places reading volunteers in local preschools to build relationships with young children through regular read aloud time.

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Read Me Day

Read Me Day is an annual celebration of literacy hosted at Title I elementary schools to highlight the importance of books and reading through a memorable literacy experience.

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Book Bus

The Book'em Bus is traveling to community spaces and events in Davidson County to provide free books to youth ages 0-18 and foster community outreach.

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