Give your books a second life
Every donated book goes directly to a child or community member who wouldn't otherwise have access to it.
Gently used books in good condition
We want every book to feel like a gift, not like someone's leftovers.
We accept
- ✓Children's books (picture books through middle grade)
- ✓Young adult novels
- ✓Adult fiction and nonfiction
- ✓Textbooks and educational materials
- ✓Books in English, Hindi, or Telugu
Please do not send
- ✕Books with water damage or mold
- ✕Books with missing pages or broken spines
- ✕Books with heavy highlighting or writing throughout
- ✕Magazines, catalogs, or promotional materials
Not sure if your books qualify? Describe their condition when you reach out and we'll let you know.
Two simple steps
Reach Out
Email us at contact@pagesforpeople.org with your name, a rough count of books, and whether you'd prefer to drop off or have us pick up. That's all we need to get started.
Drop Off or Pickup
We'll respond with a convenient time to pick up your books or share the nearest drop-off option. Pickups are currently available in the San Jose and South Bay area.
Individual Donors
Donating books from your personal collection. Any quantity is welcome, even a handful of books makes a difference.
- • Your name
- • Email address
- • Approximate number of books
- • Pickup or drop-off preference
- • Your city or zip code
Online form not yet configured. Please email us at contact@pagesforpeople.org with your individual donation details.
Schools & Libraries
Donating books on behalf of a school, library, or community organization. We can coordinate larger pickups.
- • Organization name
- • Contact person and email
- • Estimated book count
- • Pickup address
- • Any notes on book types or condition
Online form not yet configured. Please email us at contact@pagesforpeople.org with your library donation details.
Thank you. Every book you donate reaches a reader who wouldn't have had it otherwise.
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