For the Love of Reading

Read Across America Book Drive

Keeping dreams alive, one book at a time

As children grow up, they learn about the limitless potential that awaits them and have big dreams of becoming writers, scientists, lawyers, veterinarians, doctors, and artists.

Lack of access to books and not being able to read at grade level are major reasons why dreams slip away from children. Studies show that children not reading at grade level by the end of 3rd grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school, largely because foundational reading comprehension is crucial for building more advanced educational concepts.

In order to combat this major gap, many students – particularly in diverse communities – urgently need high-quality, age-appropriate books in their home libraries. By supporting Read Across America, you are ensuring children can make their dreams a reality.

Together, we can foster a love of reading and improve long-term learning outcomes. After all, children are the future!

Results

More than 2,000 books donated
More than $13,000 raised to purchase books + support our work in our community

Our Community Impact team is distributing donated books to students who reside, and attend schools, in communities experiencing great inequities in education.

Books will stock Free Little Libraries in neighborhoods and help children grow a love for reading at home!

Our Read Across America book drive aims to increase access to books at home for underserved children in San Diego County to foster a nation of diverse readers!

With your help, our goal is to collect 2,000 books to distribute to children from kindergarten through high school to develop a love for reading.

Let’s Foster a Love for Reading

Join our annual Read Across America celebration by participating in our book drive!

Through March 31st, we will be collecting donations to help us reach our goal of 2,000 books to distribute to students in San Diego County.

There are four ways for you to give:

There are four ways to give:

Make a financial contribution to support United Way of San Diego County’s work.

Your generous donation helps to address inequities in our community and close gaps in education, literacy, and economic mobility so that all San Diegans can thrive.

Make a Donation

Purchase books online to donate to our book drive from our partner, Warwick’s.

Donate a Book

*When purchasing a book on the Warwick’s website, please make sure to select the “Pick Up In-Store” option. Warwick’s will automatically ensure that your donation is added to the Read Across America book donations.*

Purchase a book in-store from one of our partners that will be donated to our book drive.

Warwick’s*
7812 Girard Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037
Libélula Books & Co.**
950 S 26th St
San Diego, CA 92113

*Receive two complimentary scones from Brick and Bell Cafe with a Warwick’s Read Across America purchase.
**Receive a complimentary proper coffee or V12 cold brew from Cafe Moto with a Libélula Books & Co. Read Across America purchase.

Drop off new, unused books at our office between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm on the following Tuesdays:

February 21
February 28
March 7
March 14
March 21
March 28

Address:
4699 Murphy Canyon Road
San Diego, CA 92123

Click here to make a financial contribution to support United Way of San Diego County’s work. Your generous donation helps to address inequities in our community and close the gaps in education, literacy, and family stability so that all San Diegans can thrive.

Make a Donation

Purchase books online to donate to our book drive from our partner, Warwick’s.

*When purchasing a book on Warwick’s website, please make sure to select the “Pick Up In-Store” option. Warwick’s will automatically ensure that your donation is added to the Read Across America book donations.*

Donate a Book

Purchase a book in-store from one of our partners, Warwick’s or Libélula Books & Co., that will be put aside and donated to our book drive.