The Free Books Project
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Fostering positive experiences + connection by improving literacy access in the community of Camden, NJ.
Camden, NJ
Joined February 2025
A brief intro since we're new here: We are a literacy-focused nonprofit based in Camden, NJ. Through pop-up libraries, book arks, and Free Book Shelves, we strive to make books more accessible to underserved communities. More at https://t.co/t8F8UwJ3zi πβ¨
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This week, we were fortunate to host a pop-up library at @awanj's Camden Make a Dogβs Day event, presented with @subaru_usa. Thank you so much to Dan Gentilucci of Subaru for inviting us to give away books at this wonderful event!
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Through our Pop-Up Libraries, Book Arks, and Free Book Shelves, weβve been distributing between eight to ten thousand (!) books per month πβ¨ Due to the overwhelming demand for books, we are seeking donations to help us continue to stock our arks, shelves, and tables.
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We had a great time giving away books at the Historic Macedonia AME Churchβs βBack 2 School Eventβ! πβ¨ Thank you so much to Reverend Dr. Tiffany Malone for the invitation, and to the kind folks who stopped by our table π
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Alex was happy to find this Bible graciously donated by our good friend Diane β¨ We accept donations of any and all religious texts and are so happy when they find their way to a new home.
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We had a wonderful time giving away books at DJ Wagnerβs Annual Community Drive over the weekend π Many thanks to Keyannβa at City of Camden Government for inviting us to be part of such a great event! π
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Today weβre brimming with gratitude for the @Rutgers_Camden Center for the Arts, @MightyWriters, La Ingrata Camden, and Dimitri Reyes for partnering with us to host wonderful celebrations of Sandra Cisneros' βThe House on Mango Streetβ in association with the @NEABigRead! π₯°π
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Today we celebrate Black freedom, resilience, and achievement, and as we observe Juneteenth, we reflect with gratitude and admiration on all who have fought for hard-won progress and liberation, and all who are still working to make our society more equitable & just ββ€οΈ
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Special delivery for @theSimpleWay πβ¨ Check out the great work they are doing in Kensington!
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We are thrilled to report that last week @Rutgers_Camden bestowed our founder & executive director Tom Martin with a Chancellorβs Award for Diversity, Inclusion, & Community Engagement! Many thanks to the Faculty of Arts and Sciences for this honor, & congratulations to Tom!
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Young Writers Workshop, @KidsAlleyCamden-style! βοΈ With thanks to Julie of @Inkwoodnj for the journals & to the kids for reading & writing poems with us! β€οΈ
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Our Director of Marketing and Development, @amyszzz, wears many hats (so to speak π) & yesterday she read to the kids from @kidsalleycamden & led them in an Easter egg hunt! π£
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We had such a great time hosting a pop-up library alongside Story Time with Tom Tracy (@teebirdjr) this weekend! ππ Thank you to everyone who came out, and to Tom Tracy for including us in this wonderful event ππ
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Reading is such a crucial part of growth & personal development & EVERYONE should have easy access to the books they need to flourish. To that end, we host pop-up libraries & fill book arks to improve literacy access in Camden. Subscribe or share to support us in our mission π
We're launching a Patreon to raise funds toward continuing to serve Camden and the surrounding areas by increasing literacy access πβ¨ Please consider subscribing or sharing to your networks ππ https://t.co/A093mdEk2l
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βBabe, wake up, new illustrated edition of the Bluford Series' βThe Bullyβ just dropped!β π Yanni has his copy β do you have yours?
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We're so excited to partner with Tom Tracy (@teebirdjr) for this great event on Saturday! π Bring the kids for story time & grab some free books from our pop-up library! π Registration Required: https://t.co/SqBUKsEv6L Hope to see you there! π
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We're launching a Patreon to raise funds toward continuing to serve Camden and the surrounding areas by increasing literacy access πβ¨ Please consider subscribing or sharing to your networks ππ https://t.co/A093mdEk2l
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A literacy-focused nonprofit in Camden, New Jersey
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Our graphic novel drive is starting off strong! π (thx @ferozaazizz π) ICYMI: We're seeking donations of graphic novels & comic books to distribute among underserved communities. Bins are at @Rutgers_Camden (at the @RobesonLibrary, the Cooper St. entrance & the Campus Center)
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"Reading gives all of us an opportunity to look into different worlds." Well said, Keith π― Glad to be of service β€οΈ
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Due to overwhelming interest, we're seeking donations of graphic novels, comic books & manga to distribute among underserved communities. Donation bins (by @ferozaazizz π) are on the @Rutgers_Camden campus at the @RobesonLibrary, the Cooper St. entrance, & the Campus Center.
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