$1,070 raised by 8 donors
21% complete
$5,000 Goal
BRING 500 BOOKS TO LONG BEACH TEENS!
WHAT IS THE BOOK TRUCK?
The Book Truck is a 501(c)(3) literacy nonprofit organization based in Long Beach. We bring free high-quality books to underserved teens and young adults in L.A. and Long Beach. Our free book fairs and literacy boxes allow teens to access and own new and diverse books, some for the very first time.
In 2024-25 we served 7,500 under-resourced teens and gave away over 13,000 high-quality, diverse books.
OUR VISION
A world in which every teen can learn, explore, engage, and thrive as a reader.
Since The Book Truck moved its operations to Long Beach in 2017 we have made it part of our mission to serve teens right where we live. Raising $5,000 through Long Beach Gives will make sure that 500 books go home with teens here in Long Beach.
THE GOAL
We are raising $5,000 to secure 500 books for teens across Long Beach. Donations to our Long Beach Gives campaign will go straight to teens who live and attend school right here in Long Beach.
Our current Long Beach partners include:
Cabrillo High
Wilson High
Shortstop (LB Bar Foundation)
Elite Skills Development
Long Beach Parks
Long Beach Women's Shelter
Long Beach Job Corps Center
Renaissance High for the Arts
Reid High School
Jordan High School Long Beach
Polytechnic High
Millikan High School
HOW YOU CAN HELP
$10 = 1 free book book for a Long Beach teen
$100 = Enough free books to start a book club
$250 = Free books for an average high school class
TESTIMONIALS
“Thank you [to] The Book Truck for giving free books to us. Students at the Long Beach Job Corps do not have access to books on-center. I’m grateful for this opportunity to enjoy these books.” -Salvador, student, Long Beach Job Corps Center
“With every year, I have more classes signing up to come. I always include our Special Ed students in an effort to be more inclusive. Every year when the Book Truck leaves, we can hardly wait for it to come back! It's a highlight of our year! [...] The Book Truck is critical for us and our programming and outreach. Thank you to The Book Truck and its dedicated staff!!!” - Lia Ladas, Librarian, Wilson High School, LBUSD
“Because of The Book Truck, I went from not being a reader to being a reader. I’m not sure I would have graduated from high school if it hadn’t been for them.”-Jonathan M., Book Truck visitor and volunteer
"Students were beaming with excitement as they were gifted with free books from The Book Truck. The gift of story is truly a wonderful thing, and our teenagers were so grateful for this! We hope that The Book Truck continues to serve our community, as they have had a real impact on us."- Judy Gologuh, Browning High School, LBUSD
HOW IT WORKS
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Every time you donate, you write a new chapter in the story of someone's life. You’re not just giving a book—you’re giving a future. Donate today.
The Book Truck provides access to free books and literacy engagement training across Long Beach and L.A. County to increase literacy skills among underserved and low-SES (socio-economic status) teens, and unhoused, and foster care youth. We believe that everyone deserves to feel the spark of finding a book that is right for them.
Organization name
The Book Truck
Tax id (EIN)
45-3025073
Operating Budget
Medium ($100,000 - $999,999)
Mission Category
Education, Children, Youth, & Family
City Council District
District 7
Address
3515 Linden Avenue Suite 42Los Angeles County, CA, US
Long Beach, CA, US