If your family would like to have books of your own to read out loud, read on your own, to savor, to make you laugh, to help you learn, please send a description of the children in your family, their ages, the types of books they enjoy, and what currently makes them curious.
A few things to note before you request:
- At this time, we are only taking requests from families in Minnesota.
- We aim to provide at least three books per child (though we usually send more!).
- We operate on the honor system: the books are meant for families who do not own them, so please only request if you are genuinely in need.
- A Book of My Own will never ask you for payment of any kind.
- Please allow 6–8 weeks for processing and shipping. Requests will be filled in the order they are received.
- A Book of My Own is not responsible for lost or stolen packages.
- At this time, our focus is on serving individual families. We encourage schools, daycares, and other institutions in need of books to contact organizations like The Free Book Buggie and Books for Better MN.
