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Open Books brings LGBTQ+ affirming stories to school libraries, so every child can feel like they belong. To date over 50k students have access to our books!

We donate LGBTQ+ affirming storybooks to public school libraries. We partner with publishers and use private donations to purchase the books on our book list at a discount, allowing us to donate them at no cost to school libraries.

04/01/2026

is sending love to the beautiful humans out there who deserve to be acknowledged and loved today & everyday. 🏳️‍🌈

Photos from Open Books's post 03/05/2026

Thank you for the incredible job you did as EP of & for sharing the work of with !

12/02/2025

You can be a reason a child feels seen, heard & understood in a world that seems increasingly cruel. Donate today. Become a monthly donor. Every bit helps.

11/20/2025

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Thank you for all that you do. Today, acknowledges

Photos from Open Books's post 10/15/2025

We are thrilled to present by as part of Book Club! October is 🏳️‍🌈 & selection is a perfect fit. It’s filled with biographies of important people throughout history & a few who are making history today! Check out this incredible book & Kim’s message !

Photos from Open Books's post 10/15/2025

We are thrilled to present by - the latest book we are sharing as part of our Book Club! October is 🏳️‍🌈 and our pick from the latest book list is filled with biographies of people who are a part of history or who are making history today! We 🩷 this book and are sure you will too! Thank you for all that you do to support LGBTQ+ youth!

10/10/2025

Today we celebrate the courage it takes to live authentically, and we also hold space for those who aren’t ready, can’t safely be out, or are still finding their way.
Every journey is a story, and every story deserves to be seen, heard, and honored.
Your truth, your beauty, your courage matter deeply.
We see you. We celebrate you. And we’ll keep fighting for a safer, more welcoming world.   

10/01/2025

is committed to providing and maintaining LGBTQ+ History by donating new acclaimed and affirming storybooks to schools around the country. If you want to help or learn more visit OpenBooks.org

Photos from Open Books's post 08/12/2025

Back to school is starting around the country! We were thrilled to ship out our elementary sets to school libraries in OH and AL. And we can’t wait to start distributing our sets to middle schools later this month. It’s prep time! Donate today and help schools get off of our waitlist (link in bio).

Photos from Open Books's post 07/02/2025

Out and about at and saw two of the books in our middle school donation set! Give the gift of belonging and get LGBTQ+ books into public school libraries!

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