FlutterBee Donates 850,000 Books to Bernie's Book Bank

FlutterBee has partnered with Bernie’s Book Bank to make a historic donation of 850,000 children’s books, marking the largest one-time donation in the nonprofit’s history. This extraordinary contribution will empower 106,250 children with access to free, high-quality books, promoting stronger literacy skills and brighter futures. Distribution will begin in the fall of the 2025–26 school year.

This landmark donation reflects FlutterBee’s ongoing commitment to spreading the joy of reading and ensuring equitable access to books for all children.

“FlutterBee believes strongly in the power of book ownership to inspire a child’s love of reading,” said Gabe Kaufman, Chief Operating Officer of FlutterBee. “We are proud to partner with Bernie’s Book Bank to support their critical mission.”

This partnership exemplifies the shared values and vision between FlutterBee and Bernie’s Book Bank to create a world where every child has equal access to books and the opportunities they inspire.

“We are incredibly thankful for FlutterBee’s generous gift of 850,000 high-quality books, the largest one-time donation we’ve ever received. Our volunteers have already started processing these engaging nonfiction titles for the upcoming school year, and we can’t wait to see them in the hands of local children.” Said Tommy Lacher, Director of Information Technology & Supply Chain of Bernie’s Book Bank. “FlutterBee’s commitment to children’s book ownership is truly inspiring and we are grateful for this meaningful partnership.

About FlutterBee

FlutterBee is dedicated to improving childhood literacy and instilling a lifelong love of learning in young readers. Our four educational publishers, Bearport Publishing, Bellwether Media, Jump!, and Kaleidoscope Books, create high-quality, engaging educational materials that support both academic and independent learning.

FlutterBee is committed to producing fiction and nonfiction children’s books that spark wonder, curiosity, and joyful discovery, inspire young readers, and foster a lifelong love of reading. Whether a child is learning to read, reading to learn, or is a struggling or reluctant reader, FlutterBee has the perfect books for your readers. For more information, please visit FlutterBee.com.