Start Your Own Book Drive

Lead a book collection at your school or in your community to help kids in Puerto Rico

We're here to guide you every step of the way

Why Book Drives Matter

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Direct Impact

Every book you collect goes directly to children in Puerto Rico who need access to reading materials.

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Youth Leadership

You'll develop leadership skills while making a real difference in the lives of other young people.

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Community Building

Book drives bring people together around the shared value of literacy and education.

Community Recognition

See the impact your book drive can have! Read a letter of appreciation from Ramey Children's Park, one of the communities we've helped.

Read the letter

How to Start Your Book Drive

1

Plan Your Drive

Choose your location (school, community center, workplace) and set a timeline. Most drives run for 2-4 weeks.

  • Get permission from school/organization administrators
  • Choose collection dates and locations
  • Set a goal (number of books to collect)
2

Spread the Word

Create flyers, make announcements, and use social media to let people know about your book drive.

  • Use our printable flyer template
  • Make announcements at school/community meetings
  • Share on social media with #TresHermanasPR
3

Collect Books

Set up collection boxes and gather gently used children's books in English and Spanish.

  • Focus on books for ages baby to 6th grade
  • Accept books in good condition
  • Sort and count as you go
4

Ship to Puerto Rico

Package your books and ship them to our Puerto Rico address. We'll help with shipping costs!

  • Use sturdy boxes for shipping
  • Contact us for shipping assistance
  • Track your shipment
5

Celebrate Your Impact

Share your success story and inspire others to start their own book drives.

  • Take photos of your book collection
  • Share your story on social media
  • Inspire others to start drives

What Books to Collect

✅ Great Books to Collect

  • Picture books (ages 0-8)
  • Early readers (ages 5-8)
  • Chapter books (ages 8-12)
  • Spanish-language books (all ages)
  • Educational workbooks
  • Board books for toddlers

❌ Books to Avoid

  • Books with torn or missing pages
  • Water damaged books
  • Adult novels or textbooks
  • Books with writing/highlighting
  • Outdated reference books
  • Books in poor condition

Resources & Support

📋 Printable Flyer

Download our ready-made flyer to promote your book drive

Download Flyer

📧 Email Support

Get answers to your questions and guidance throughout your drive

Email Us

📦 Shipping Help

We can help cover shipping costs for your book drive

Contact Us

Ready to Start Your Book Drive?

We're here to support you every step of the way