The Goddard Schools of Southeastern Wisconsin are partnering with Bernie’s Book Bank to host a community book drive, running January 15–February 28. As a leading early childhood education provider, Goddard and its families have donated thousands of dollars over the years to help advance our mission. Donations of new and gently used children’s books can be dropped off at the Goddard School of Brookfield or the Goddard School of Pleasant Prairie, helping children and families throughout the area build home libraries.
Founded by Brian Floriani in 2009, Bernie’s Book Bank was inspired by his father, Dr. Bernard P. Floriani, who, never without a book, read his way to a better life.
In our first 12 months, we sourced, processed, and distributed 140,000 children’s books. In our second year, we expanded our operation and reach and distributed 350,000 free, high-quality children’s books. By the end of 2012, our third year, we had distributed 1 MILLION high-quality, age-appropriate books into the hands and homes of children in under-resourced communities.
Today, we have hand-delivered over 30 million free, high-quality books. Our effective, scalable, and sustainable model allows us to source, process, and distribute eight age-appropriate, high interest, and culturally relevant books every year to children from birth to sixth grade so they can have a home library of their very own and always have a book within reach.
Funded by generous donors and committed companies and fueled by a passionate team of partners and volunteers, we believe better futures begin with books. Join us in building a better future where every child has equal access to books and the opportunities they inspire.
