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      Your generosity empowers Chicagoland children through book ownership. Our efficient, effective, scalable approach to providing books allows us to serve nearly 300,000 Chicagoland children annually.
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      Book Lovers' Lunch (5/10) | Enjoy lunch and networking while hearing from local New York Times bestselling author Lisa Barr as the keynote speaker.
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      Bernie’s Book Bank sources, processes and distributes free quality children’s books throughout Chicagoland to empower children to explore new ideas, gain knowledge, and strengthen reading skills through book ownership.
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    - PartnersGenerous publishers, corporations and civic organizations invest in the children we serve and we are extremely grateful.
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