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International Book Project's process to receive books is competitive. If you would like to apply to be a shipment partner, please access and complete one of the shipment applications (categorized by International OR United States) below:

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Available to schools in the following counties: Anderson, Bourbon, Clark, Fayette, Franklin, Harrison, Jessamine, Madison, Montgomery, Scott and/or Woodford.

Purpose:

To supply three schools with one pallet of books per school to provide pre-K through 3^rd grade students with at-home libraries to enhance literacy, raise reading scores, and support family engagement in reading.  Books will be selected, packed, and shipped at no cost to the school thanks to grant funding from the MacAdam Early Childhood and Literacy Fund at Blue Grass Community Foundation.

• One pallet of books is 28 boxes, with 50 – 100 books per box. Total number of books will be between 1,400 and 2,800.
• While IBP staff will work with you to select grade level and subject areas, we are unable to provide specific titles.
• We will leave distribution methods up to the schools chosen, but books must be distributed to students for at-home use.
• Books are provided as-is, and are in like new to gently used condition.

Eligibility:

Eligible applicants must:

• Be a public, private, or charter elementary school
• Serve students in Pre-K through 3rd grade
• Have students who demonstrate a need for additional at-home reading materials
• Have the capacity to receive, store, and distribute palletized book shipments

Project Criteria:

If selected, school must agree to:

• Distribute books to students for at home use
• Provide reading/literacy test scores at the start and end of the project
• Provide photos of distribution event
• Provide testimonials from teachers, administrators, and/or students

Selection Criteria:

Applications will be evaluated based on:

• Demonstrated need
• Clear and feasible implementation plan
• Capacity to manage and distribute books effectively
• Potential impact on early literacy

Timeline:

• Applications Due: 2/28/26
• Award Notifications: 3/15/26
• Book Distribution Complete by: end of 2025-2026 school year

About International Book Project:

International Book Project develops lasting relationships with partners worldwide to increase literacy, promote cultural understanding, and open doors to opportunity.  We envision a world where every person has access to books.

Core Values:

• Access for All – We are committed to breaking down barriers so that everyone, regardless of geography or circumstance, can share in the gift of knowledge. By giving books a second life – through reuse, redistribution, and reimagined purpose – we extend the reach of learning and ensure that knowledge continues to circulate where it’s needed most.
• Literacy as Empowerment – We believe books are powerful tools that spark learning, expand opportunity, and transform lives.
• Strength in Partnerships – We build lasting connections with donors, volunteers, and domestic and global partners – amplifying impact by carefully curating book shipments to give books a second life.
• Integrity in Action – We hold ourselves accountable to honesty, transparency, and respect in every decision and relationship.
• Commitment to Community – We strengthen communities through programs that ensure our impact is felt close to home as well as around the world.

For questions about this RFP, please contact Marilyn Hosey at marilyn@intlbookproject.org or at 859-254-6771.