KidsREAD!

Our Story

KidsREAD! was founded by 12-year-old Megan Mettler as a community service project, collecting over 13,000 books to help children in need. With the support of her classmates, the initiative grew, and in 2014, it was handed over to Barry Ackerman, co-founder of the Orange County Children’s Book Festival. Since then, KidsREAD! has donated books to over 186,000 children, including those in remote villages across Africa, Borneo, Malaysia, and Nepal.

Impact

Every year, KidsREAD! donates books to 25,000 children in need, reaching Title I schools, disaster areas, hospitals, youth clubs, refugee programs, and homeless shelters.

Why Donate?

Cash donations are vital as they enable KidsREAD! to purchase new books at wholesale prices, ensuring quality reading materials for children in need.

Get Involved

Your support can change lives! Donate cryptocurrency or cash today to help provide books to children who need them the most. Together, we can foster a love for reading and learning.