Book Smiles Opportunity

Dear Friends,
At BookSmiles, we know early-career teachers often begin their journey with great passion but limited resources. Many dream of building vibrant classroom libraries where students can discover the joy of reading, but starting from scratch can be overwhelming.
Today, we’re excited to help change that.
The BookSmiles New Teacher Classroom Library Initiative will provide five early-career educators with up to 2,500 books each to transform their classrooms and strengthen their school communities.
Eligible applicants include educators in the final stages of a teacher preparation program or those within their first five years of teaching in high-need schools in New Jersey, Metro Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs, and Northern Delaware.
This donor supported initiative reflects what BookSmiles is all about: putting books into the hands of children who need them most while supporting the educators who inspire them every day.
Please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with teachers, principals, school administrators, education students, and others who may know an eligible educator.
Applications are open now and close Friday, July 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
Thanks to supporters like you, we can continue building classroom libraries and inspiring the next generation of readers.
With gratitude,
Emily Loughlin
Director of Development
BookSmiles
[email protected]
856-661-7480

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