Through Donate-a-Book, corporates can help bridge the reading gap by bringing storybooks in Indian languages to underserved children.
Reading in a child’s mother tongue helps them understand and learn better, but nearly 50% of rural government school children still don’t have these resources (ASER 2024).
Pratham Books’ Donate-a-Book is a crowdfunding platforms where teachers, librarians, NGOs, or individuals set up fundraisers to receive affordable, quality picture books from Pratham Books in 32+ Indian languages in a portable library for children.
We offer many ways for corporates to help build a reading India — ranging from direct donations and employee giving programs to volunteer opportunities that help them contribute to society meaningfully. These partnerships not only help bridge the reading gap but also create rewarding experiences for employees, reinforcing a culture of empathy and social responsibility within the workplace. Explore options below, or write to us at [email protected]
Through Donate-a-Book, Pratham Books’ vibrant stories now live in the hands of children across India. From the snowy terrains of Uri in Kashmir to the valleys of Spiti in Himachal Pradesh, from street libraries in Madurai to schools in Manipur, Maharashtra, and Telangana, our books continue to travel far and wide. Everywhere they reach, they spark joy, imagination, and laughter—reminding us that every book shared brings us closer to a future where every child grows up with the joy of reading.
Pratham Books is a nonprofit publisher introducing children to the joy of reading.
Since 2004, we have been creating engaging storybooks in multiple languages and formats to help children discover the joy of reading – in languages they can understand, set in locations they can recognise, featuring characters with whom they can identify, and telling stories that capture their attention and fuel their imagination.
Find out more at www.prathambooks.org
Daan Utsav is India’s festival of giving (celebrated from October 2–8). By joining us for Daan Utsav, your organization can make quality storybooks in mother-tongue languages accessible to young readers who need them most.
Write to us at [email protected]
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