Join us for our first-ever East side vs. West side Book Drive Challenge!
September 2023
We’re harnessing the collective power of our city and the age-old east side/ west side rivalry
to see which side of town can donate the most books during September 2023!
“Rules” of the Challenge
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Donations will be tallied twice a week and progress posted on this page.
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ALL book donations will be counted – donate in an outdoor collection bin, at our warehouse, run a book drive and bring us the books, or donate at the local businesses listed below.
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Winning side gets bragging rights for the year, including a bespoke trophy created by Resource Assembly LLC and on display at our warehouse for all to see.
Where to Donate Books
Don’t have books but would like to participate?
Make a donation and note “east” or “west” in the comments. For every $5 donated, one book will be added to your side’s tally!
Donate books at these business pop up spots during the month of September:
East side
Pinecrest location
Free leather book mark with donation!
Van Aken District location
15% off coupon with donation!
Solon location
Chagrin Falls Office
West side
Crocker Park location
Free leather book mark with donation!
Crocker Park location
15% off coupon with donation!
Westlake location
Brunswick, Lakewood, and Parma location
Gordon Square location
How you can help
- Run a book drive at work, school, or in your neighborhood.
- Host a bin to collect books at your business. Email us to request one.
- Tell friends about the Book Drive Challenge and encourage them to donate.
- Don’t have books but would like to participate? Make a donation and note “east” or “west” in the comments. For every $5 donated, one book will be added to your side’s tally.
- Pictures, pictures, pictures! Show us your donation pile, your book drive team, or tell us where you’re donating – tag us on social media @kidsbookbank and #eastvswestbookdrive.
Why we need your books!
- About half of our books come from community donations.
- Books donated by you tend to be better quality and newer titles than those we buy in bulk from online used book sellers.
- Your donated books stay right here in our community.
- Community donations help us keep books and delivery free for our partners.
- The Kids’ Book Bank distributes an average of 45,000 books every month in Greater Cleveland.
Don’t have books but would like to participate?
Make a donation and note “east” or “west” in the comments. For every $5 donated, one book will be added to your side’s tally!