Get free books at Reading Opens the World’s milestone celebration!

Celebrate Reading Opens the World’s ten millionth book giveaway!

You’re invited to Reading Opens the World’s ten millionth book giveaway, hosted in partnership with the UFT, the American Federation of Teachers and First Book.

Our goal is to ensure that all children can share in the joy of reading and owning their own books. Free books are available for pickup on a first-come, first-serve basis. Children may choose up to five free books for their home library, with a maximum of 20 free books per family.  Please bring your own boxes, baskets, shopping carts or bags for your books. 


Register Now

Reading Opens the World Book Giveaway
Date: Saturday, May 11
Time: 9 to 4 p.m., or until the last book finds a home
Where: Graphic Communication Arts Educational Campus,
439 West 49th St.,
New York, NY 10019


Why should you come?
Enjoy music, face painting, carnival games, cotton candy and popcorn!Children may choose up to five free books for their home library, with a maximum of 20 free books per familyEducators may select up to 50 free books for their classroom collections.



Nicholas Cruz
UFT Director of Community and Parent Engagement
ncruz@uft.org