Empowering Minds Through Reading
Join the Book Blast movement and ignite a love for reading in students' lives. Our program partners with schools and communities to bring popular books directly to students' homes, fostering literacy, imagination, and a lifelong passion for learning.
4+ Million Books Distributed
Since inception 3 years ago, Book Blast has distributed over 4 million books.
800K+ Home Libraries
To date, over 800,000 students have started or expanded their personal libraries.
3,200 Schools & Growing
Each school year, thousands of schools are turning to Book Blast to build literacy.
Step 1
A school partners with Book Blast to help their students get books to take home. There’s no cost to the school.
Step 2
The Book Blast program gets students excited about books and helps students get support from their community over a 2-week period to build their personal libraries.
Step 3
The program concludes with a celebration of reading, where every student receives their package of books. It's been a highlight of the school year for students and educators alike!
Host a Book Blast At Your School
Bring the joy of reading to your students! As an educator, you can host a Book Blast event at your school. We'll provide the resources and support to make it a success, ensuring every child gets excited about reading and takes home at least one new book.
Support a Child You Care About
Make a lasting impact on a child's future. By participating in or supporting a Book Blast event, you're helping to create opportunities for children to select and own new books. Your involvement fosters a love for reading and learning, building a brighter, more literate future.
Children Lack Access to Books
Children from low-income neighborhoods have about one book per 300 children.
Reading is a Super Mood Booster
Those who read for 15 minutes daily feel 69 percent more accomplished, 55% more relaxed and 33% happier (15)
Reading has a Lifelong Impact
Children who grow up with books in the home achieve 3 more years of education.
