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Bernie's Book Bank

Bernie’s Book Bank sources, processes & distributes new & gently used children’s books to increase book ownership among at-risk children throughout Chicagoland.

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Founded as a 501(c)(3) in September of 2009, Bernie’s Book Bank delivers twelve quality books per year to at-risk children; because book ownership enables and empowers them in their pursuit of a brighter future and a better life through reading.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

  • 4. Quality education

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