The Children’s Book Project gives books to children who need them for equity in literacy, learning, and life.

Children’s Book Project is one of San Francisco’s oldest and most prolific organizations promoting literacy equity by ensuring access to books for children who need them. Our innovative model is designed to redistribute book assets so children living and going to school in under-resourced communities have books of their own and develop a love of reading—ultimately paving the way for lifelong learning and improved literacy in our city and region.

Children’s Book Project takes a cradle-to-graduation approach by providing books at every reading level, from infant board books to teen/young adult titles. In 2022, our women-led nonprofit received and processed nearly 155,000 new and gently used books donated by individuals, families, businesses, publishers, authors, and book drives; close to 140,000 books found their way into classrooms, doctors’ offices, shelters, daycares, and most importantly, homes with children and families who need and want them. Since our founding 31 years ago, we have surpassed 3.1 million books distributed to educators and nonprofit service providers across San Francisco and 24 additional California counties.

Please help us make literacy a priority in California! Thank you for your support of the Children's Book Project!

Children's Book Project

Tibetan Buddhist Center promoting Himalayan culture and supporting young monks at Thupsung Dhargye Ling Monastery in India.   

Chokhor Gepel Ling is a Tibetan Buddhist Center founded by Thupten Rinpoche following the inspiration and guidance of His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama.

Our mission is to provide an environment for contact with Tibetan Buddhism, to promote awareness about Tibetan and Himalayan culture, and to support young monks at our affiliated temple in India, Thupsung Dhargye Ling.  

Our name means: Place of Flourishing of the Buddha's Teachings

Chokhor Gepel Ling

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We are a nonprofit, so instead of charging fees we rely on the generosity of donors like you.

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Co-founder & CTO @ Every.org. Especially excited by small nonprofits doing big things for underprivileged people and our planet.

The books I read as a child opened my imagination and brought so much joy - no child should be denied that.

When my children were little, we would go to the library and borrowed  50 children's books at a time. We read, acted out loud, and giggles together every night.  I couldn't imagine Children's lives without Books.  They are magical and do wonder for the imagination.  

Because of the book, I am here today. I believe the book is the better gateway to the whole new world. THANK YOU!!!