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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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- - - We are building an American Institution- a metropolitan-based children’s book bank model that is ultra-effective, efficient, scalable, and sustainable.
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  - - ChicagolandSince its founding in 2009, Bernie’s Book Bank has served countless children in Chicagoland. In 2024 local children attending over 950 Title 1 schools and early childhood programs received 2,409,599 free, age-appropriate, high-interest, and culturally relevant books.
    - MilwaukeeSince 2019, Bernie’s Book Bank has served the Greater Milwaukee area. In the 2024-2025 academic year local children attending 60 Title 1 schools and early childhood programs will receive 160,000 free, age-appropriate, high-interest, and culturally relevant books.
  - - Florida's SuncoastBernie’s Book Bank is officially expanding into the Florida Suncoast community intending to serve all qualifying 330,000 children.
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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 - Spring 2025 | Enjoy an exclusive and inspiring afternoon with a celebrated author in support of Bernie's Book Bank
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Bernie’s Book Bank is a registered 501(c)(3) organization that sources, processes, and distributes eight free books annually to children, ages birth through sixth grade, through Title I schools and early childhood programs.

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