Join Us at the Midtown Global Market Authors & Illustrators Book Fair!

Saturday, November 16, 2024

TFBB will be there from 11:30-2:30

Experience a day filled with literary enchantment: explore new characters, meet talented local writers, and support Minnesota's literary community. Bring your beloved books to donate and share the joy of reading with others.

Giving Books
Cultivating Minds

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Welcome to The Free Book Buggie

What does TFBB do? We collect new and preloved children's books, fill the Buggie, and travel to under-resourced communities in the Twin Cities, MN area, providing books to children... all FREE!

What's in the Buggie:

Diverse selection of books
Multicultural
Ages: Birth - 18

What is The Buggie?

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To a child, a book provides an opportunity to learn, dream and explore the world.

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Make a difference in the lives of thousands of children

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We focus on impoverished communities so families have equal access to free books and children have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Who You’re Helping

Books are an incredibly powerful and necessary tool in breaking the cycle of poverty. TFBB works diligently to present children the opportunity to develop a love of reading and foster bright futures.

How You’re Helping

6.6 million children

birth-age 8 in the U.S. are at risk for reading failure

74% of students

who tested below the 25th percentile in reading were from low-income families

2 out of 3 children

living in poverty have no books to call their own

Our Impact

400,000+

books provided

60+

communities
served

300+

partnering
organizations

How the Buggie is Funded

Featured Story

Meet Yawen

Yawen's radiant joy as she selected a bag of free books at her neighborhood event speaks volumes! TFBB's presence at community events in under-resourced neighborhoods ensures children like Yawen enjoy equal access to age-appropriate books. Empowering them to choose books for their homes not only fosters more frequent reading but also lays the groundwork for a successful education, opening doors to future life opportunities.

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Discover the heartwarming journey of children enjoying reading through the Free Book Buggie's past events.

Past Events

“I Love to Read” Month

Blaine, Minnesota

Children at Jefferson Elementary School during the official kick-off of " I Love to Read Month".

Park & Read

Blaine, Minnesota

Children enjoying reading during "I Love to Read Month".

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Join Us at the Midtown Global Market Authors & Illustrators Book Fair!

Saturday, November 16, 2024

TFBB will be there from 11:30-2:30

Giving Books
Cultivating Minds