Brooklyn Book Bodega

MetLife Foundation grantees Reading Partners and Brooklyn Book Bodega have teamed up to empower young readers, cultivate a love of reading, promote book ownership and bridge literacy gaps across New York City. Watch below to see how their grant from the Foundation is helping address the literacy crisis so that more people can experience why reading is so transformational, and read more about the Foundation’s partners in our annual Sustainability Report: https://spr.ly/6049geiZV

We have such awesome partners! Thanks Primo Lasana and Reading Partners for the kind words today and the ongoing amazing collaboration.

We're thrilled to announce that for the second consecutive year, Brooklyn Book Bodega is a charity partner for the TCS New York City Marathon! Join us for this incredible event and support literacy in our community. We have five guaranteed entries available—and our application is open. Last year was amazing, and we can't wait to make an even bigger impact together this year! #TCSNYCMarathon https://lnkd.in/eQrFnU-F

"Being recognized by the Brooklyn Org Spark Prize is incredibly special because it validates what we’ve always believed: when we come together as a community to support youth literacy, we’re strengthening New York for all of us." - Rebecca Cohen and Seema Aghera, Co-Founders of the Brooklyn Book Bodega ??We can't wait to celebrate Brooklyn Book Bodega and their fellow prize winners at the 2025 Brooklyn Org Spark Breakfast on February 25th at the Barclays Center! Learn more and support the prize: https://lnkd.in/ga-R59rt The 2025 Brooklyn Org Spark Prize winners are: ?? Brooklyn Book Bodega ?? Brownsville Community Culinary Center ?? CHiPS (Community Help in Park Slope, Inc.) ?? Good Call NYC ?? Technology for Families in Need @wearetechfin ? ? ? ? ? ? Jocelynne Rainey, Ed.D.

We’re thrilled to kick off 2025 with incredible news: Brooklyn Book Bodega is honored to be a recipient of the prestigious Brooklyn Org Spark Prize! This award, given to outstanding Brooklyn organizations advancing racial justice and addressing critical challenges in our communities, is a testament to the power of our mission. It celebrates the impact we’ve made so far and propels us forward as we work to ensure every child aged 0-18 in NYC has the opportunity to develop a home library and the myriad benefits that go hand in hand with literacy. The Spark Prize reaffirms the vital role literacy plays in creating equitable opportunities for all. We are humbled to be among the five grantees, and deeply grateful to our supporters, partners, and community for believing in the transformative power of books and literacy. Huge congratulations to the four other grantees: Brownsville Community Culinary Center, CHiPS (Community Help in Park Slope, Inc.), Good Call NYC, Technology for Families In Need

?? Today is #GivingTuesday, an international day of charitable giving. Our mission is to increase the number of 100+ book homes for kids 0-18 in NYC. Help Brooklyn Book Bodega bring more books into the hands of children and families who need them most by making a donation today! Your contributions support literacy, build community, and inspire a lifelong love of reading for children. Together, let’s create a future where every child has access to the joy of books. ?? Donate today! https://lnkd.in/gz2zhSbQ

Don’t just take our word for it—this holiday season, Brooklyn Book Bodega is thrilled to be recognized among 5 amazing nonprofits making an impact in our community. We’re so thankful for the generosity that fuels our mission to bring free books and programs to kids and families. ???? Check out the full article?here?and see how you can support not just us but other incredible Brooklyn organizations. Together, we’re building a brighter, more literate future! ?? #BrooklynGives #HolidayGiving #LiteracyMatters https://lnkd.in/d7UMfCUF

Our GivingTuesday fundraiser is live today! Over the next three weeks – as part of our Giving Tuesday campaign – we are hoping to use our network to raise $50,000. And, we need your help. Won't you sign up as a peer-to-peer fundraiser? Click the link below, then click "fundraise." Pop in your email, make a password, and you're in! If you'd like, DM us for our handy toolkit – it has all the info you need for jazzing up your page and best practices for reaching out to your network. #GivingTuesday #BrooklynGives #BrooklynBookBodega #Brooklyn #NYC #Peer2Peer https://lnkd.in/gz2zhSbQ

Sign up for our peer-2-peer fundraiser! Just click the link below, click fundraise, pop-in your email, and make up a password. It is an easy way to make a big impact. Then from November 12-December 3 share your page with your friends and family and help raise money for #Brooklyn Book Bodega. https://lnkd.in/gz2zhSbQ

Glad to be in such great company!! Thanks Brooklyn Org for the recognition of our work.