Little Free Library is a 501 nonprofit organization that promotes
neighborhood book exchanges, usually in the form of a public bookcase.
More than 90,000 public book exchanges are registered with the
organization and branded as Little Free Libraries
Academically, children growing up in homes without books are on average
three years behind children in homes with lots of books, even when
controlled for other key factors. One of the most successful ways to
improve the reading achievement of children is to increase their access to
books, especially at home. But two out of three children living in
proverty have no books to call their own. Little Free Library book-sharing boxes play an essential role by
providing 24/7 access to books (and encourage a love of reading) in areas
where books are scarce. The Little Free Libary nonprofit is working to
fill book deserts and place libraries where they can make a big impact
through.
