You can help put free books into the hands of children at low-income schools across the country by donating to the Scripps Howard Fund’s annual childhood literacy campaign.
The “If You Give a Child a Book …” campaign, now in its 10th year, aims to put books in the hands of children who are developing their reading skills and building confidence as independent readers.
Donations are open all year round. However, donations made Tuesday and Wednesday will receive a dollar-for-dollar match, up to a total of $200,000. A $12 donation during the two-day match will provide four books instead of two.
“As we celebrate a decade of the ‘If You Give a Child a Book …’ campaign, we’re grateful for the caring donors and communities that have helped put books into the hands of children who need them most,” Carrie High, senior director of philanthropic strategies for the Scripps Howard Fund, said. “Every gift helps a child build a home library of their own, opening the door to greater confidence, a lifelong love of reading and all the possibilities that books can inspire.”
A decade of giving
The Fund expects to distribute its 2 millionth book during the 2026-27 school year, marking a decade of the program since it launched in 2016.
The Fund sponsors free Scholastic Book Fairs for partner Title I schools throughout the school year, allowing students to choose age-appropriate books to take home and build their own libraries. The goal is for every student at participating schools to receive 10 books each year.
Both the Fund and the campaign receive additional support from the Cincinnati-based E.W. Scripps Co., Scripps employees, communities served by the company and members of the Scripps and Howard families.
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