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The Lisa Libraries

Free new children's books for organizations

A small charity founded by author Ann M. Martin that gives new children's books to groups in low-income areas. The books are free; you cover shipping.

Amount
Free books; the recipient pays shipping and handling
Can a for-profit school apply?
?Unclear: ask the funder
Deadline
Rolling
Who this fits
Private school · Microschool · Homeschool co‑opFor U.S. organizations in low-income or underserved areas that need a small library or books for children. Past gifts went to schools, day cares and after-school programs. Schools are not singled out.?Religious schools: not stated, ask the funder
New schools
Not stated for new schools
Where
National: schools in any US state
Last checked
Oct 10, 2026on lisalibraries.org
Apply on the funder’s site↗(opens lisalibraries.org in a new tab)

Unconfirmed: check with the funder

We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.

  • ?Whether a for-profit microschool counts as an 'organization': the page doesn't say nonprofit only.
  • ?Shipping cost is not posted.
  • ?A faith school that hires only people of its faith may not meet the nondiscrimination policy.

How to apply

  1. Step 1: Check that your area is low-income or underserved
  2. Step 2: Fill out the form on the Need Books page
  3. Step 3: Plan to pay the shipping cost

Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.

Who can apply

“Are you affiliated with an organization, in the United States, in a low-income or underserved area that needs a small library, needs to rebuild or add to a library, or serves children who would benefit by being given new books to take home?”
In the funder’s own words, from lisalibraries.org, checked Oct 10, 2026.

Books are free, but you pay shipping based on how many books and where they go. The group says it likes small, grassroots organizations. It only gives to groups that don't discriminate in services or hiring based on race, sex, religion, age, sexual preference or ability.

  • Organization in a low-income or underserved U.S. area
  • Pay shipping and handling
  • Does not discriminate in services or hiring (including by religion)

Timing

No deadline. Fill out the request form any time.

Not legal or tax advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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