Knowledge is Power
Book Giveaway Program
Advancing racial equity + cultural literacy
Will you give a book on Black history and culture to a local child today?
Black Books Matter. As we strive to have a more just society, books that celebrate Black children and Black lives are more important than ever.
Throughout the year, NAAM is giving away enriching PreK-12 books to local youth at family-friendly and school-based events throughout the region. NAAM has carefully curated books that share the richness of Black history and culture for all children. These books center, reflect, and affirm Black children, and are written and illustrated by Black authors and artists, with amazing learning within.
Please consider making a monetary donation today. Sponsorship info below.
CURRENT KNOWLEDGE IS POWER BOOKS
PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE IS POWER BOOKS
Please join us in giving the gift of knowledge.
Your gift of $50 will give 5 books on Black women & men to local children
Your gift of $100 will give 10 books on the experiences of Black teens to local young adults
Your gift of $250 will give 25 books featuring Black characters to local children
Your company, foundation, civic group, or book club can support the Book Fund and make an even bigger impact!
For questions and partnership opportunities contact at donate@naamnw.org
The Importance of Representation in Children’s Literature
Cooperative Children’s Book Center examines the diversity statistics in children’s books. We have shared their findings in relation primary characters in children’s books and authors and illustrators of children’s books.
Main Character Diversity in Children’s Books
Black: 12%
White: 28%
Animal: 20%
Asian 10%
Author Diversity in Children’s Books
Black: 13%
White: 70%
Asian: 18%
Latine 11%
