NEW ANNOUNCMENT: Launch event to take place at Park Hill Station Apartments, 4055 Albion St. Denver!

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BookGive has been chosen to launch Little Free Library’s Read In Color initiative to bring diverse books where they are needed in Denver. We will oversee the placement of 10 book-sharing boxes, choosing locations that will support diverse communities in Denver-area book deserts. Little Free Library supplies the boxes and 200 diverse books to launch each location. BookGive pledges to continue supplying books into the future.

Less than 25% of children’s books depict non-white characters. Only 3.4% of books have a main character with a disability and 3.1% have a main character who identifies as queer. (Stats here.*)

BookGive is firmly committed to making sure all readers see characters that represent marginalized groups and have access to authors bringing the full richness of human experience. The book industry has historically centered whiteness giving us all a skewed representation. We stand with Little Free Library’s strong pledge to read and share diverse books, lifting up marginalized perspectives in publishing.

Over the course of the summer, we’ll be identifying ideal locations and working closely with partner organizations like schools, community centers, churches, grocery stores and rec centers where diverse books would be most welcomed and needed.

To get involved, email us!