Hosting their first ever Children’s Book Drive, Associated Students and the College of Education hope to give the gift of reading to on-campus families this holiday season.
“Reading from a young age allows for the development of language, cognitive and social skills,” said Piper Ellison, the College of Education senator. “These skills are crucial in navigating the world, and any opportunity to support young readers should be encouraged.”
Organizers believe donations will help increase the accessibility of reading to many CSUMB families.
Books donated will be given to students with children through Basic Needs, with leftover books being donated to the Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library on campus.
The books that are in highest demand are for younger children (ages 8 and under). However, any donations from baby books to age appropriate young adult novels are accepted. Donated books must have little to no damage. Water damaged books are not accepted.
There are multiple drop off locations on campus including: Tanimura & Antle Family Memorial Library, Building 2, Building 3 and Room 304 of the Otter Student Union.
Do you have any unused children’s books or young adult novels laying around your childhood bedroom? Now’s the time to put them to good use. Contribute to a culture of facilitating literacy for young minds on campus; find a donation location near you, and get your books in before Nov. 21.
Want to contribute, but don’t have any leftover books? Shopping at a used bookstore can be a more sustainable option for students looking to donate. Two options nearby campus include The Friends of the Marina Library and Lighthouse Books.
A roughly 15-minute drive from campus, The Friends of the Marina Library is open Tuesday through Sunday and offers a variety of used books in good condition – perfect for donation. Proceeds from the bookstore directly support the needs of the library branch and staff.
About the same distance off campus, Lighthouse Books is independently owned and operated, specializing in offering used books and media for an affordable price.