Welcome to New York Book Forum!
Come join friends and colleagues!
And don’t forget to bring a children’s book
(Click through to see why…)
New York Book Forum has launched its first Corporate Sponsorship drive! We have reached out to several publishers and book industry suppliers requesting their financial support to ensure that NYBF can continue its mission of serving the publishing and literacy communities!
NYBF needs your help!
The start of the new school year can be a singular opportunity to develop literacy skills and reading habits that lead to a lifetime of learning. The research is clear that children who grow up with books in their homes are more likely to succeed academically, socially, and financially later in life. At NYBF we also know that reading helps children develop empathy and a greater understanding of the world around them. To quote Stephen King, “Books are a uniquely portable magic.”
But not every child is fortunate enough to have access to books of their own. As of this writing, there are over 33,000 children in the NYC shelter system. We ask you to join us in our effort to put books in the hands of these children who have limited access to reading materials.
Care for the Homeless is a New York City organization that provides healthcare for people experiencing homelessness and distributes donated books to parents and children receiving services in their health centers.
Please consider taking the time to help make a child’s life a bit more magical and perhaps open some doors to the world around them. While all books are welcome and needed, there is a specific need for books for Spanish speakers and children of color in English and Spanish. Donations can be as few as 1 or 2 books or as many as 5 or 6 cartons and can either be dropped off or mailed to:
Cathy J. Sharp
Director of Development & Communications
careforthehomeless.org
30 East 33rd Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10016
P: 212-366-4459, x217