Our Mission
Napa Bookmine Literary Foundation believes in equal access to books for all.
Given that reading at grade level by third grade is the number one predictor of high school graduation and career success, we work to set children up for success by providing FREE books to kids, families, and teachers in our community, hosting literacy-based events, working to ensure classroom libraries feature books that reflect the diversity of their students, and more.
Books + Kids = Empowerment!
Learn more about our guiding principles and programs below.
Our Guiding Principles
Community
We build stronger communities by investing in each other. We donate books to kids, families, and schools throughout the Valley to ensure all kids have access to the books they want to read.
Diversity
Books serve as windows to the world. We want to make sure every child can explore as many new worlds and ideas as they can, and see themselves reflected in the pages of the books they read.
Access
Everyone deserves access to books, but not everyone has the same access to books. We remove the barriers to book ownership by giving books away to kids, families, schools, and community programs for free!
Sustainability
Give old books a new life! Recycle your old books and find them a new home. We accept book donations (ages 0-18) to prevent waste and give others the opportunity to enjoy books you no longer need.
Connection
Fostering connections between children and authors brings the reading and writing process alive. We partner with authors from around the world to bring diverse stories to life in classrooms throughout the Valley.
Collaboration
Our reading and writing programs foster collaboration in children and teens and create strong, educated, engaged members of the Napa community!
Our Programs
Books4Kids
Our Books4Kids program donates 10 FREE books to kids at under-resourced schools in Napa County. Every $25 provides 5 books to a kid who needs them.
We Read Diverse Books
Imagine a world where all kids can see themselves in the pages of the books they read. Napa Bookmine Literary Foundation is committed to providing books featuring diverse characters in multiple languages whenever possible.
Books4Teachers
Guarantee classroom libraries are stocked with an abundance of books featuring diverse characters and stories. Sponsor a teacher or an entire school to provide free Books4Teachers and school libraries!
Authors In Schools
Fostering connections between children and authors brings the reading and writing process alive. We partner with authors from around the world to bring diverse stories to life in classrooms throughout the Valley.
Community Tributes
We love to give back to the Napa Valley community whenever we can. Set up a community tribute and we’ll donate books and resources to schools and organizations in Napa in honor of a loved one or beloved community member.
