Get Started
Follow these five steps to get started!
Five Steps of the Back to School Book Drive
Step 1: Collect your books! Start your own collection drive - put up flyers and find places to host collection boxes. Make sure to decide on a timeline!
Step 2: Package your books up - and make sure to count them!
Step 3: Send your books to a Cradles to Crayons location, or give to your local library or nonprofit.
Step 4: Log your total number of books with the Impact Form and receive your award!
Step 5: Celebrate! Check out the Book Tracker, and spread the word about your success.
Send your books to one of Cradles to Crayons's three locations:
Boston
281 Newtonville Ave
Newtonville, MA 02460
Philadelphia
4700 Wissahickon Ave Suite 142,
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Chicago
2500 W Bradley Place
Chicago, IL 60618
Or donate them to your local library or nonprofit!