Transforming Lives, One Book at a Time™

Butterfly Books™ is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing literature to socioeconomically disadvantaged children and children with medical needs.

Our Mission

Our goal is to ensure that every child has access to the transformative power of books.

We are dedicated to providing books and book-related essentials to underserved communities. Through literary events, little libraries, and book bundle donations, we aim to foster a love of reading. Additionally, we extend our support to children with medical needs, ensuring they too have access to the joy and comfort of books.

11,290 BOOKS DONATED

OVER $17K RAISED

38,684 CHILDREN SERVED

4,954 CRAFT KITS DONATED

71 EVENTS

45 VOLUNTEERS

247 READ-ALOUDS

7.2K FOLLOWERS

11,290 BOOKS DONATED ⋆ OVER $17K RAISED ⋆ 38,684 CHILDREN SERVED ⋆ 4,954 CRAFT KITS DONATED ⋆ 71 EVENTS ⋆ 45 VOLUNTEERS ⋆ 247 READ-ALOUDS ⋆ 7.2K FOLLOWERS ⋆

Our Partners

Testimonials

  • "You all have inspired me to make sure there is a bookshelf in every residence filled with books."

    Partner Staff Member

  • “The last event was amazing and exceeded our expectations!”

    Children’s Inn at NIH Staff Member

  • "I am truly thankful for the opportunity to work alongside Butterfly Books. I look forward to what we will achieve together!"

    Children’s Inn at NIH Staff Member

  • “My grandkids will enjoy all of these stories as much as I did!”

    Anonymous

  • "The new books are cool. I really like fantasy and there's a lot in the junior's trailer. I can have quiet time after free swim."

    Aquatics Camp Attendee

  • "Your group was amazing and was really a highlight for our kids!"

    Partner Staff Member

  • “I enjoyed the interpersonal connection that was developed between your girls and our children!”

    Children’s Inn at NIH Staff Member

  • "Getting new and exciting books to read for the mini's makes my job 100x better! We both get to enjoy stories that we haven't seen already."

    Kyla, Aquatics Camp Counselor 

  • "Thank you for being so kind to my kids and for the gift of books!"

    Anonymous

  • “A++++++++++++”

    Anonymous

  • "So positive and uplifting! Your smiles electric. Program engaging and fun. Books delightful. Craft so fun. Your organization is amazing and so needed!"

    Little Friends for Peace Volunteer

  • "Your team is phenomenal!"

    Partner Staff Member

  • "It's great knowing a love for reading is encouraged in such a digital age!"

    Aquatics Camp Parent

  • “At Whetstone, we are excited and inspired to see our students embracing reading during their free time. The Butterfly Books Little Library has helped foster a love of literacy in a way that feels joyful, accessible, and community-centered.” -Whetstone Elementary School Teacher

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