Donating books
Building libraries
Advocating
Researching
Why?
27 million children in low-income households lack access to books
50% of incarcerated individuals are functionally illiterate
Our Solution
Provide high quality, desirable literature to communities in need via book drives and donations
For who?
Low income communities, incarcerated individuals, community housing centers, unhoused shelters, schools and general individuals in need.
On a mission to supply communities with books and combat stigmatization
Books Beyond Barriers aims to address critical gaps in the American education and prison systems. By supplying access to books, we hope to, in a small way, address the educational injustices plaguing different racial and ethnic groups across America.
60k+ worth in books donated
900+ students impacted by outreach
12 community partnerships
2 mini libraries built
Partners
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City of Los Angeles - Community Department For Families Investment
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LA County Library
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Access Books
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The Book Truck
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Robertson Branch Library
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Altadena Library
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HERA Foundation
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Mirman School
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Harvard-Westlake School
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New Roads School
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Home On The Green Pastures
Contact Us
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