Empowering Communities to Support Early Literacy
Increase out-of-school time reading with boy-approved books in local barbershops
Digital Content to Inspire Young Readers
Our free E-library features a variety of fun Storytime videos and independently published eBooks from Black and Brown authors. Parents, educators, and community-based organizations across America are using our culturally relevant digital content to inspire young readers.
Community Book Distribution

Through an innovative partnership with ThirftBooks, America's largest online retailer of used books, Barbershop Books has the unique opportunity to curate and distribute 20,000 children’s books annually. If your school or community-based organization serves at least 50 children, apply to distribute free books in your area.
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