All of the organizations were selected based on the criteria that 70% of the youth they serve are low-income. Once the organization was signed up, we provided them with a code allowing them to receive a free shipment of the Celebrate Cuentos Collection. This collection consists of 50 hand-picked titles that highlight Latino cultures and celebrate Hispanic heritage. The books were selected to serve kids in kindergarten through sixth grade, and include picture books (fiction and nonfiction), poetry, beginning readers, chapter books, and middle grade novels.
Through Hispanic Access Foundation and First Book’s ongoing partnership, we have distributed more than 24,000 books valued at over $232,000 to kids in numerous Hispanic communities. To sign up with First Book visit: http://www.firstbook.org/receive-books make sure to indicate that you heard about their program through Hispanic Access Foundation. If you need any assistance with the registration give us a call at 1-800-206-9096.
Photo Credit: Cristina Espinosa of Centro de Adoracion Familiar (CAF)