Reading: A Gift for Life
When a child opens a book, a whole new world opens up. And when that child can call that book her own, that world becomes even bigger.
      Each year The Children's Bookstore gives thousands of children in Baltimore City a tremendous gift. These children each receive a book of their own, enlarging their classroom experience and helping to foster a love of reading they will carry with them for a lifetime.

Good Teaching and Learning Begin with Fine Literature
Through The Children's Bookstore Educational program, teachers apply for books to be used to enhance their lessons. After classroom use, the books go home with the children to begin a library of their own. The heartwarming letters from these students and teachers speak for themselves–they are thrilled, and so are their students. The enthusiasm from the program extends home to where the children share their experience with the entire family. And, the foundation also advises teachers on appropriate literature for their students.

Fundraising Efforts
The Children's Bookstore Educational Foundation receives funding through a number of corporations and private foundations throughout Baltimore. We also rely on individual donations to enhance the program. In 2002, The Children's Bookstore Educational Foundation placed its endowment at the Baltimore Community Foundation to ensure its permanence.
    Your support through financial donations will make a difference to many children and teachers across Baltimore.  Donations can be sent to The Children's Bookstore Educational Foundation, 737 Deepdene Road, Baltimore MD 21210 or to the Baltimore Community Foundation (specify The Children's Bookstore Education Foundation) 2 East Read Street, Baltimore MD 21202.

"Although technology is the future, in my opinion, absolutely nothing replaces a book in a child's hands." –Lance, parent of student at Francis Scott Key School #76