Our Location
Books for Kids is proudly headquartered in the heart of Ohio, serving communities throughout the region and beyond. Our central location allows us to efficiently coordinate book distribution, manage volunteer programs, and maintain strong partnerships with schools, libraries, and community organizations.
Mailing Address:
Books for Kids
La Rue, Ohio 43332-9102
While our physical presence is rooted in La Rue, our impact extends far beyond Ohio's borders. Through strategic partnerships and volunteer networks, we've been able to reach children in underserved communities nationwide, ensuring that geography never becomes a barrier to accessing quality books and literacy resources.
Why Reading Matters
The Foundation of Success
Reading proficiency by third grade is one of the strongest predictors of future academic achievement and high school graduation rates. Children who struggle with reading in elementary school often face ongoing challenges throughout their educational journey.
Access to books at home is crucial for developing strong reading skills. Research shows that children who own books and have regular exposure to reading materials demonstrate significantly higher levels of literacy achievement, vocabulary development, and academic confidence.
"A child who reads will be an adult who thinks. Every book we place in a child's hands today shapes the leader, innovator, and changemaker they'll become tomorrow."
Success Stories
"My daughter received her first book from Books for Kids three years ago. Since then, her reading level has improved dramatically, and she now reads every night before bed. Thank you for giving her the gift of literacy."
— Maria, Parent
"The partnership with Books for Kids has transformed our classroom library. Our students are more engaged with reading, and we've seen significant improvements in test scores and reading comprehension."
— Sarah Johnson, 3rd Grade Teacher
These stories represent just a fraction of the lives we've touched through our work. Each book distributed creates opportunities for learning, growth, and imagination that extend far beyond the pages themselves.
BOOKS FOR KIDS