Partner with Us

WE PARTNER TO SOLVE THE CHILDREN’S LITERACY CRISIS. ARE YOU IN?

Book ownership and books in the home are the single biggest indicators of academic success — surpassing income, parents’ education, and all other factors. Yet, too many children have no books at all in their homes.

The good news? At Bernie’s Book Bank, we’re laser-focused on solving this solvable problem — and through partnership and with your support, we will.

Volunteer

blue-shirted adult volunteers from K P M G sort stacks of books

Corporate & Brand Partners

Our partners embrace social responsibility and partner with us because they believe book ownership has the power to transform our communities. And they want to invest in something that matters — to their community, their team, and their brand.

four bookshelves with culturally-relevant books for kids, including My Fade is Fresh by Shaunty Green

Publisher & Author Partners

There’s no greater partner than a fellow book lover. We love to collaborate with publishers and authors to build mutually beneficial initiatives with meaningful impact. From an author read-aloud and social media takeover to book donations and sponsorships, we’re committed to developing a partnership that’s as unique as your story.

WHY PARTNER WITH US?

It’s a proven investment. If you want to make a difference in children’s lives, now and in the future, there’s no better way than to help us get books into the homes and hands of children who need them most.

PARTNER WITH US, AND LET’S REWRITE THE FUTURE

Zebra

Zebra

Zebra Technologies has been a steadfast champion of Bernie’s Book Bank since 2012. Their support through tech donations, expert guidance, hands-on volunteering, and event sponsorships enables us to deliver more books to more children in need.

Zebra Technologies volunteers smile and organize books

KPMG

K P M G

Partnering to combat childhood illiteracy, KPMG Family for Literacy (KFFL) and Bernie’s Book Bank deliver books to all 72 Big Shoulders Fund schools. Each year, hundreds of employees join KFFL’s day of service, driving impact across Chicagoland.

six volunteers from KPMG smile while boxing and organizing books

Reed Construction

Reed Construction

Reed Construction Foundation proudly supports Bernie’s Book Bank through volunteerism, corporate book drives, and event sponsorships — helping build a stronger community for future generations through the power of book ownership.

a male golfer prepares a drive with a Reed Construction trailer behind him

abbvie

AbbVie Foundation, Empowering healthier communities

Since 2014, Bernie’s Book Bank has proudly hosted AbbVie volunteers as part of Week of Possibilities. This long-standing partnership mobilizes thousands of volunteers each year to process over 500,000 children’s books, making a lasting impact across local communities.

blue-shirted volunteers from Abbvie receive orientation before sorting books at Bernie's Book Bank

Book Outlet

Book Outlet

Book Outlet partners with Bernie’s Book Bank to ensure children, no matter their economic status, have access to books. Their collaboration creates efficiencies that help deliver more books to more children, expanding impact and reach.

front covers pictured from dozens of chapter books in a colorful pile

Zebra

Zebra

Zebra Technologies has been a steadfast champion of Bernie’s Book Bank since 2012. Their support through tech donations, expert guidance, hands-on volunteering, and event sponsorships enables us to deliver more books to more children in need.

Zebra Technologies volunteers smile and organize books

KPMG

K P M G

Partnering to combat childhood illiteracy, KPMG Family for Literacy (KFFL) and Bernie’s Book Bank deliver books to all 72 Big Shoulders Fund schools. Each year, hundreds of employees join KFFL’s day of service, driving impact across Chicagoland.

six volunteers from KPMG smile while boxing and organizing books

Reed Construction

Reed Construction

Reed Construction Foundation proudly supports Bernie’s Book Bank through volunteerism, corporate book drives, and event sponsorships — helping build a stronger community for future generations through the power of book ownership.

a male golfer prepares a drive with a Reed Construction trailer behind him

abbvie

AbbVie Foundation, Empowering healthier communities

Since 2014, Bernie’s Book Bank has proudly hosted AbbVie volunteers as part of Week of Possibilities. This long-standing partnership mobilizes thousands of volunteers each year to process over 500,000 children’s books, making a lasting impact across local communities.

blue-shirted volunteers from Abbvie receive orientation before sorting books at Bernie's Book Bank

Book Outlet

Book Outlet

Book Outlet partners with Bernie’s Book Bank to ensure children, no matter their economic status, have access to books. Their collaboration creates efficiencies that help deliver more books to more children, expanding impact and reach.

front covers pictured from dozens of chapter books in a colorful pile

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