About

BookSmiles, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 82-3233733) , promotes literacy and the joy of reading by giving books to children throughout Philadelphia and New Jersey.  We provide students and younger siblings with high-quality new or gently used books, laying the groundwork for academic success.  Educators – especially those representing Title I schools – can receive books for classroom libraries, for students to keep at home and for pop-up book fairs. We also offer bulk books to non-profit partners. We “irrigate book deserts” and want every local child to have their own books!