For schools & libraries
Request to be nominated.
Teachers, librarians, administrators and parents: ask for your public school or public library to receive new books from Sponsor-A-School donors. There is no cost to you.
How nominations work
Three steps to new books
Request
Tell us about your public school or library and the readers you serve. It takes about three minutes.
We review
Our team confirms the details with you, usually within two weeks, and adds you to our nomination list.
Donors choose you
Nominated schools and libraries are matched with donors and sponsors. When a gift arrives, we deliver the books.
Questions
Nomination FAQ
Does it cost anything to be nominated?
No. Nominations are free. Books are paid for by Sponsor-A-School donors and sponsors and delivered at no cost to the school or library.
Who can request a nomination?
Anyone who works with a U.S. public school or public library, such as a teacher, librarian, principal or library director, or a parent or community member who has their permission.
How are schools and libraries chosen?
We review every request, confirm the details with the school or library, and prioritize by need. Donors can also choose a nominated school or library when they give.
Which books will we receive?
New children's books for Pre-K to grade 5 from the Mariana Publishing catalog, chosen by the donor or by our team to fit the grades you serve.
Keep exploring
Where to next?
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Find a school or library
Search every U.S. public school and library, then send books there.
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Browse the books
Picture books and early readers from the Mariana Publishing catalog.
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See school visits
Read-alouds, author visits and delivery days.