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.

3,705 BOOKS DONATED

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OVER $11K RAISED

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4,302 CHILDREN SERVED

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1,931 CRAFT KITS DONATED

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25 EVENTS

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40 VOLUNTEERS

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101 READ-ALOUDS

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7K FOLLOWERS

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3,705 BOOKS DONATED ⋆ OVER $11K RAISED ⋆ 4,302 CHILDREN SERVED ⋆ 1,931 CRAFT KITS DONATED ⋆ 25 EVENTS ⋆ 40 VOLUNTEERS ⋆ 101 READ-ALOUDS ⋆ 7K FOLLOWERS ⋆

Our Partners

More coming soon…

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

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

    Anonymous

  • “Going the extra mile!”

    Anonymous

  • "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

  • “Beautiful book!"

    Anonymous

  • "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

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Butterfly Books is so excited to begin our virtual book discussion series with SMYAL, an LGBTQ+ youth-targeted organization! #reading #books #literacy #nonprofit #lgbtq #bookclub
Butterfly Books is elated to wish all our followers our first happy holidays! Cheers to a wonderful winter '24 season. #reading #holidays #literacy #501c3 #games #books
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🚨Giveaway 🚨 Butterfly Books, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization led by teens, is proud to partner with children’s author Hanna Hernandez for a giveaway of her book, “I Wish I Could Have A Star,” a story that transforms love and f
In partnership with @wearethefutureofmedicine , a youth-led initiative dedicated to children’s health education, Butterfly visited Generation Hope to speak to the participating kids about tooth care. The team read dentistry-centered books, dist
Butterfly Books wishes all our community a happy, spooky Halloween! #halloween #literacy #nonprofit #reading #books #trickortreat
A huge thank you to everyone who helped us achieve this milestone! 💜 #7k #literacy
Butterfly Books got into the autumn spirit with the Falls-Church McLean Children’s Center, returning for their annual festival! The team donated free books to all attendees, facilitated a read aloud station, and led Halloween-themed crafts 💜