Access Books

Access Books is a nonprofit volunteer organization in Southern California. It gives books to libraries for children from low-income communities. The organization was founded in 1999 by Rebecca Constantino. She started Access Books after saving rejected books that were going to be thrown away and giving them to a school in Compton, California. 

Access Books focuses on helping children enjoy reading. The books include picture books, children’s books, biographies, classics, and young adult novels. The organization gets books from donations by publishers, schools, and individuals. It also buys books at lower prices using money from charities and donors. Libraries can ask for books that fit the needs of their students. Volunteers help deliver, sort, and place the books on shelves. They also help improve libraries by painting murals and adding furniture, such as chairs and rugs, to make reading more comfortable. Access Books also holds community events, such as book signings and writing workshops, to support reading and literacy.

Access Books had given more than 2 million new and used books to over 300 libraries and community centers in Southern California.

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Category:Non-profit organizations of California
Category:1999 establishments in the United States