Who We Are
Book Baskets, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit, was established in 1995 with the goal of encouraging reading through book ownership. For over 25 years we have been deeply committed to giving new or lightly used books to those children in our area who have few books of their own.
What We Do
Book Baskets currently serves over 30 local social service agencies and education programs. On average, we place over 20,000 books per year into the appreciative hands of children from the Charlottesville and Albemarle County area. A small bookplate is placed in the front of each book, allowing the recipient to identify the gift book as his or her own. We believe that one way to promote a love of books and to encourage reading is to see that all children have at least a few books that belong to them. We also hope to “even the playing field” between area children academically by making sure each child has books of his/her own at home.
Details
| bookbaskets1995@gmail.com | |
| Leslie Hunter | |
| President, Book Baskets | |
| http://bookbaskets.webs.com/ |
