Give the Gift of Reading
A Books for Kids Initiative
Bringing Free Books to Children Across Our Community
Every child deserves access to books that help them grow — academically, emotionally, and socially. Through the Books for Kids Initiative, Inspire, Guide & Nurture provides free SEL (social-emotional learning) and health-focused children’s books during live school read-aloud visits.
We will be hosting two maj book-giving events:
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February: Dental Health Book — Ema’s Trip to the Tooth Doctor for National Children’s Dental Health Month
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March: SEL Book — When Anger Strikes: Ema’s Steps to Staying Calm for National Reading Month
Your sponsorship ensures that every child receives a free book to take home, supporting literacy, emotional development, and a stronger home-school connection.
Why Your Support Matters
Early Literacy Strengthens Communities
When children have access to books of their own, they don’t just learn to read — They build the foundation for success in school, in relationships, and in life.
Research shows that early literacy:
• Increases school readiness
• Boosts long-term academic achievement
When children receive their own book:
• They read more often at home
• They build stronger vocabulary
• Families naturally engage in conversations about emotions, health, and learning. By sponsoring a classroom or school, you are:
• Reducing stress and behavioral challenges that impact classrooms
• Contributing to long-term community health, wellness & resilience.
Strong readers become strong learners.
Strong learners become strong leaders.
And strong leaders build strong communities.
Your support plants seeds that grow for years to come.
How It Works
✔️ You sponsor books
✔️ We deliver them directly to children during a school visit
✔️ We read the story aloud, teach an SEL or health lesson, and gift each child a book and swag (if applicable).
✔️ Teachers receive FREE reusable lesson plans
✔️ Your name and logo appears inside the book
✔️ We highlight sponsors during the visit and on social media
This is a community-powered literacy movement — and you can be part of it.
📅 Upcoming 2026 Giving Events
February — Children’s Dental Health Month
Featuring our new dental-themed book:
Ema’s Trip to the Tooth Doctor
Children learn:
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What happens at the dentist
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How to reduce fear and anxiety
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The importance of brushing and flossing
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Healthy habits for life
Ema’s Trip to the Tooth Doctor helps children feel calm, confident, and prepared for their dental visit by showing each step in a friendly, reassuring way. It also teaches healthy brushing and flossing habits, making it a perfect fit for Children’s Dental Health Month.
March — National Reading Month SEL
Featuring our SEL book:
When Anger Strikes: Ema’s Steps to Staying Calm
Children learn:
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How to understand big emotions
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How to calm down in healthy ways
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How to communicate their feelings
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How to practice coping strategies like breathing and body awareness
National Reading Month offers the perfect time to reinforce literacy, SEL tools, and classroom connection.
Become a Sponsor
Each sponsorship directly funds free books for classrooms.
February
Children’s Dental Health Month
Tooth Talk Classroom Sponsor — Exclusive Sponsor Opportunity
Only one sponsor may adopt a school for Dental Health Month. Your business or organization will be the exclusive sponsor inside every book donated to that school.
Your Exclusive Sponsorship includes:
✔️ White label book under your name (you are the author)
✔️ The book customized to you/or your practice with your information inside
✔️ A free copy of Ema’s Trip to the Tooth Doctor for every child
✔️ Recognition during the classroom visit
✔️ A Dedicated Sponsor Spotlight on social media
✔️ Featured on our landing page as a Tooth Talk Classroom Sponsor
✔️ Featured Community Press Release
Plus, choose one or both optional enhancements (sponsor-provided):
OPTION 1 — Goodie Bags or Toothbrush Kits
Provide small dental-themed items such as toothbrushes, flossers, toothpaste samples, brushing timers, or small stickers.
These items will be handed out to students during your sponsored visit.
OPTION 2 — Coupon Giveaway
Offer each child a special coupon from your practice, such as:
• A free dental exam
• A fluoride treatment
• A $25–$50 dental credit
• A parent whitening discount
This adds excitement and gives families a direct, engaging connection to your office.
If you support literacy and dental health, this is your opportunity to make an impact in our community
SEL Book — Community Shared Classroom Sponsorship
Support Emotional Wellness, Literacy & Family Engagement This National Reading Month
Multiple sponsors may support each SEL classroom, turning this initiative into a true community collaboration that uplifts children, educators, and families.
Help children learn emotional regulation, resilience, and healthy coping skills with
✨ When Anger Strikes: Ema’s Steps to Staying Calm ✨our elementary SEL storybook for National Reading Month.
Sponsor Opportunities
🥉 BRONZE: Community Steward Sponsor - $1,000
Includes:
✔️ SEL book for every child in your sponsored section
✔️ Your business name & logo inside the book
✔️ FREE swag for students (stickers, pencils, bracelets — provided by you or your business)
✔️ Recognition during classroom visits
✔️ Sponsored Classroom Spotlight on social media
✔️ Your business featured on our Sponsor Landing Page
✔️ Free teacher SEL lesson plan to extend learning and afterschool SEL training.
🥈 SILVER: Community Leader Sponsor- $2,000
Includes everything in Bronze PLUS:
✔️ Priority logo placement inside the book
✔️Coupon and/or informational material (provided by you or your business)
🥇 GOLD — Community Champion Sponsor — $3,000
Includes everything in Silver PLUS:
✔️ Exclusive top-tier placement of your logo inside the book
✔️ Branded swag bag with your logo
✔️ Named as the Official School SEL Sponsor for National Reading Month
✔️ Placement at the top of our Sponsor Landing Page
✔️ Featured Community Press Release
Your business will be highlighted in an official Local Community Impact Press Releaseannouncing your sponsorship of the school’s SEL book donation. You will get a share-ready digital version for your own website and social media. This increases visibility as a community partner supporting literacy & SEL
March
National Reading Month
Your Impact Lasts Beyond One Day
With your support:
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Children take home a meaningful book they will read again and again
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Teachers use the free lesson plan year after year
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Families engage in SEL and health conversations at home
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Schools gain access to high-quality educational resources
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Our community grows stronger, healthier, and more connected
This initiative is designed to expand across multiple counties — one classroom, one school, and one city at a time.