DONATE BOOKS: If you are interested in donating children’s books, please carefully read the following.
A Book of My Own is happy to accept books that:
- Reflect the wonderful diverse world in which we live
- Are in new or like-new condition
- Are for babies through age 18
We are unable to accept:
- Religious texts
- Nonfiction published before 2020
- Books with rips, tears, bent covers, markings, or damage of any kind
- Reference/textbooks
At this time, we are especially in need of high-quality board books and books in languages other than English.
HOW TO DONATE BOOKS:
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Bring to one of our community events
- Drop off or ship to our office in St. Louis Park
DONATE FUNDS: Your monetary donation will help pay for shipping materials and fees, book purchases, and operating costs.
Donate via Paypal or credit card:
If you’re paying by check, please make payable to “A Book of My Own.”
Contributions to A Book of My Own will not be earmarked for any purpose, and will generally support our activities to promote literacy across Minnesota.
A Book of My Own was organized as its own 501©3 non-profit in the state of Minnesota in early 2024. All contributions to A Book of My Own are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by federal law.
T‑SHIRT or HOODIE: You can support one family with your purchase of a t‑shirt or hoodie from Bonfire.
WISHLIST: We’ve made a list of specific books that we’d most like to include in our family book boxes. You’ll find that Wishlist here.
AUTHORS and ILLUSTRATORS: Would you like to donate your books? Contact A Book of My Own to make arrangements. We’re delighted that you’re considering this!
“We’ve been homeless … books bring so much joy to the children.”
“You’re an answered prayer.”
