A Gift They Get to Keep

Classroom Book Sponsorships

Put a brand-new book directly into a child's hands, one they can take home and call their own.

Through the Classroom Book Sponsorship program, organizations, small businesses and individuals can provide culturally rich books directly to elementary students.

A smiling student holding a brand-new Ada-Ari book

Real People. Real Partnerships. Real Impact.

2,000+ Students Have Received Books

Since launching in December 2025, organizations, businesses and individuals have partnered with Ada Ari Books to put brand-new books directly into children's hands.

Sponsors have included individuals, small businesses, community organizations and chapters of:

Alpha Kappa Alpha • Delta Sigma Theta • Zeta Phi Beta • Sigma Gamma Rho • Phi Beta Sigma • Kappa Alpha Psi • Alpha Phi Alpha • Iota Phi Theta • The Links, Incorporated • NCNW • Alpha Kappa Alpha • Delta Sigma Theta • Zeta Phi Beta • Sigma Gamma Rho • Phi Beta Sigma • Kappa Alpha Psi • Alpha Phi Alpha • Iota Phi Theta • The Links, Incorporated • NCNW •
    Sponsors and students holding books
    Chapter members presenting books to students
    Students reading their new books

    More Than a Book Donation

    A Meaningful Impact That Lasts Beyond the Classroom

    When a child receives a book through one of these projects, it isn't borrowed for the day or returned to a classroom shelf. It's theirs. Each student receives a brand-new book to take home, share with their family and add to their own growing library.

    A smiling student holding a brand-new Ada-Ari book

    Books Worth Putting Into Children's Hands

    A Growing Collection of Meaningful Stories

    Our growing collection includes Ada Ari's African folktales and other thoughtfully curated children's books that celebrate culture, identity, courage, kindness and the wider world.

    A Simple, Turnkey Process

    Your Project. Without the Logistics.

    You create the impact. We make it easy to execute.

    You Choose

    Your Impact
    A few books, a classroom, a grade level or a larger project.
    Your School
    Use a school you already support, or we can help identify one.
    Your Involvement
    Have the books delivered directly or arrange for members to personally present them to students.

    We Handle

    Books & Quantities
    We provide the books and manage quantities.
    School Coordination
    We work directly with the school.
    Fulfillment & Delivery
    We handle fulfillment and delivery.
    Impact Documentation
    You'll receive confirmation of delivery, photos when available and a brief recap for service reporting and communications.

    Choose the Best Fit for You

    Individuals

    Make a direct impact.

    Sponsor one or more books and help put brand-new books into children's hands.

    Sponsor Books Now →

    Small Businesses

    Invest in your community.

    Support a school and create a visible, meaningful community impact where you live and work.

    Sponsor as a Business →

    Want Your Community to Help Fund the Project?

    We can create a dedicated sponsorship page for your organization so members, families, friends and supporters can spons books individually while your organization leads the project.

    Ask About a Book Drive →

    See It in Action

    262 Books. Two Schools. One Community-Led Project.

    See how Psi Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® partnered with Ada Ari Books to mobilize its community and put books directly into students' hands.

    Watch the Video

    For Schools & Educators

    Are You a School or Educator?

    Nominate Your School

    Interested in having your school considered for a future sponsorship? We'd love to hear from you.

    Sponsorship availability depends on participating organizations and funding, but schools are welcome to share their interest.

    Tell Me About Your School →

    Looking for an Interactive Program?

    Book a School Visit

    Explore African Storytelling Reimagined for your school or organization.

    Explore School Visits →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can our organization choose the school?

    Yes. Use a school you already support and we will work directly with them.

    What if we don't already have a school?

    We can help identify one for your project.

    Can our members present the books?

    Yes. You can arrange for members to personally present the books to students, or have them delivered directly.

    Can we sponsor fewer than 25 students?

    Yes. Projects can be as small as a few books or as large as a classroom, a grade or more.

    Can we sponsor multiple classrooms or an entire grade?

    Yes. You can fund a classroom, a grade level or a larger project.

    Can we choose which book students receive?

    Available titles vary by project, age group and quantity. We'll help you choose the right book for the students you're supporting.

    Do the students get to keep the books?

    Yes. Every sponsored student receives a brand-new book to take home and keep.

    Can we organize a book drive instead of funding directly?

    Yes. We can create a dedicated sponsorship page so members, families, friends and supporters can sponsor books individually. $10 sponsors one child's book.

    Will we receive photos or an impact recap?

    Yes. You'll receive confirmation of delivery, photos when available and a brief recap for service reporting and communications.

    Can an author visit be included?

    Ask us when you inquire, and see our School Visits page for interactive programs.

    Can individuals sponsor books?

    Yes. Individuals can sponsor one or more books at any time.

    I'm an educator. Can I nominate my school?

    Yes. Share your school's interest and we'll be in touch. Availability depends on participating organizations and funding.

    Ready to Put Books Into Children's Hands?

    Choose the path that fits you.