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Build a Library!
Just $25 can give a child in need their very own home library - 8 books to read, love, and grow with all year long.
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Volunteer With Us!
From cleaning and prepping gently used books to distribute to Nevada's children in need to mentoring struggling readers, we offer many opportunities to give back.
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Empower a Young Reader!
We rely on the generous support of individuals, local businesses, and organizations to provide new and gently used books to children in Nevada who can't afford their own.
Your Donations Make an Impact
8 Million
Books Distributed Since 2001
70,000
Books Given Each Month to Students
1.5 Million
Children Served Since 2001
81
Adopted Nevada Elementary Schools
See the Programs That We Offer
Kids to Kids
The flagship program of Spread the Word Nevada, providing every child in our adopted schools the opportunity once a month to select their own book to keep and build their in-home library.
Breakfast/Snack Time with Books
A before or after school program designed to encourage reading at home as a family activity.
Books & Buddies
Pairing of students with volunteer mentors acting as reading companions.
Readers in Training
Early intervention program serving birth to 5-year-olds.
Storybook Gala
Ahoy, me hearties! On March 28, 2026, Spread the Word Nevada set sail for a swashbucklin’ evening at our 23rd Annual Storybook Gala, presented by Aristocrat, at the gleamin’ ARIA Resort & Casino. Guests enjoyed a night of grub, grog, and great company, all in support of childhood literacy across Nevada. Relive the adventure
Community Book Nook
We invite all educators to visit our warehouse and pick up free, gently used teacher resource books for their students and classrooms.
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Locations
Contact Clark County Office
5373 Arville Street
Las Vegas, NV 89118
702-564-7809
Contact Washoe County Office
290 Gentry Way, Suite 6
Reno, NV 89502
775-507-7007
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