every child deserves

A Well-Balanced Diet of Books

We bring full-service expertise to every partnership: helping nonprofits tell their stories, empower their communities, and expand their impact through books created and curated with purpose."

Serving Books equips and empowers nonprofits to create the literacy tools they need to fulfill their missions.

HANDPICKED with PURPOSE

At Serving Books, we understand how essential it is to provide high-quality, affordable books for children and families. We thoughtfully curate each collection to meet your organization’s unique needs.

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Curates Great Books

We hand select books for nonprofits to meet the needs of the communities they serve.

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PUBLISHING with PURPOSE

Serving Books is a full-service custom publishing and distribution partner for nonprofit organizations. Our experienced publishing team guides you from concept to delivery—creating English and bilingual books and program materials designed specifically for the families and communities you serve.

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CUSTOM PUBLISHING

  • Idea Generation
  • Manuscript Development
  • Design Direction
  • Authors & Illustrators
  • Global Translations
  • Production
  • Manufacturing
  • Warehousing
  • Fulfillment
  • Sales and Marketing
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Creating your own books has never been this easy! We work with you every step of the way.

CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

Collaborate with our team—we love to cook up creative concepts!

WRITING & ILLUSTRATING

We match every project with the perfect author and illustrator to bring your book to life.

METICULOUS TRANSLATIONS

We ensure cultural & linguistic authenticity in the languages you require.

MANUFACTURING, WAREHOUSING & FULFILLMENT

End-to-end production through delivery of finished product.

EXCEPTIONAL TALENT

We partner with award-winning, globally recognized creators who believe every child deserves access to books. Together with our clients, we ensure these stories reach children everywhere! Here are just a few of our favorites!

TALK BABY TALK!

Award-winning author Tricia Elam Walker and visual artist Cbabi Bayoc capture the magic of babyhood in this joyful celebration of love & connection.

MIGHTY MIGHTY ME!

This playful, alliterative read from award-winning duo Valerie Bolling and Rashin Kheiriyeh celebrates confidence, curiosity, and readiness for preschool.

PACY'S FIRST WORDS

Explore everyday moments from breakfast to bedtime while building language. Grace Lin is a New York Times best-selling author/illustrator who's won the Caldecott Honor, the Newbery Honor, the Geisel Honor, and many other awards for her books. Her storytelling turns daily moments into opportunities for learning and building connection.

WHERE LOVE GROWS

Written by award-winning author Janet Costa Bates and brought to life through Lynn Gaines’s warm, expressive illustrations, Where Love Grows celebrates the many small ways love is shared each day.

WELCOME TO THE WORLD

Written and illustrated by award-winning author Nancy Elizabeth Wallace, Welcome to the World! celebrates the everyday moments of a baby’s new life and the loving connections that help little ones learn and grow.

HELLO SOMETIMES

Written in simple rhyme by Amy Vatner and brought to life with colorful watercolor illustrations by award-winning artist Gabriella Svenningsen, this reassuring board book reminds young children that sometimes things change.

AUTHORS & ILLUSTRATORS

We work with a diverse group of talented authors and illustrators who bring authentic voices and imagery to every book.

Partnering with Publishers

We help publishers reach audiences beyond traditional retail channels through large-quantity purchases, custom print runs, licensed editions, and overstock solutions. By connecting great books with mission-driven organizations, we expand access for children and families while creating new growth opportunities for publishers.

Beyond Books!

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