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
Direct Impact
Every book you collect goes directly to children in Puerto Rico who need access to reading materials.
Youth Leadership
You'll develop leadership skills while making a real difference in the lives of other young people.
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 letterHow to Start Your Book Drive
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)
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
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
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
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- Outdated reference books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
Ready to Start Your Book Drive?
We're here to support you every step of the way