TURNING PAGES

Working towards a future with books in every home.

About Us

Turning Pages is dedicated to promoting children's literacy. We collect and redistribute gently read books to encourage the love of learning. We are committed to providing children equal access to books to read and own. Join us as we work towards a future where every child has the opportunity to realize their potential through the magic of reading.

Impact

Our dedication to promoting children's literacy is driven by the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to explore new worlds, broaden their imagination, and strengthen their education through books. Join us in our mission to create a future where every child can unlock their full potential through the magic of reading.

82,131

Books Distributed

24,156

Children Impacted

Experiences that Inspire

  • My favorite part about Turning Pages is giving an excited reader a book I have read and loved. Listening to students’ interests and working with them to find a good book is always rewarding.

    Brian • Co-President • Princeton University

  • Turning Pages has shown me just how powerful books can be in shaping the lives of children and inspiring a lifelong love for reading. I loved sharing my favorite books with children.

    Caroline • Co-President • Harvard University

  • Turning Pages enabled me to share my passion for reading with thousands of students and I am very happy to have made a positive impact on their education.

    Will • Amherst College

  • Being able to give a kid a book that I once loved reading provides them with new perspectives and experiences that once shaped me as a learner and will help shape them.

    Sabrina • Vanderbilt University

  • My favorite part of Turning Pages has been helping many Hispanic kids with little English knowledge rise above that barrier, book by book, just like I did.

    Ignacio Brina • Brown University

  • It was great being able to help kids find books at our book fairs and see the books I collected going to excited young readers.

    Brodie • University of St. Andrews

  • Seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces when I connect them with the book they’ve been dreaming of reading always fills my spirit, especially if it also brought me that same joy as a child.

    Forrest • Boston College