Give Books, Spark Young Minds
ECHOage group gift funds let friends and family both celebrate a child and direct part of the gift to a charity. Supporting The Children's Book Bank helps provide free books and literacy programming across Toronto and the GTA; the Book Bank has given away over 1.5 million free books.
Start a celebration that supports The Children's Book Bank
How it works for you
Start a better birthday
Choose your design, add your party details, and feature The Children's Book Bank as your charity
One simple group gift
Guests contribute online instead of bringing separate presents — simple, meaningful, and clutter-free
Give and celebrate
Contributions are split between your gift and The Children's Book Bank, with funds sent directly to both
It only takes a few minutes to get started
Start Your PartyWhat your party does
The Children's Book Bank creates access to books and literacy supports through its storefront and citywide programs. Below are four key ways the Book Bank serves children, families, and community partners.
Free Books to Keep
Welcomes families to its Regent Park storefront where children can pick a favorite book to take home.
Storytimes & Programs
Runs Storytimes for Students, Readers to Leaders, and after-school and holiday programming at its storefront and partner sites.
Books Across the City
Provides books and literacy materials through community centres, schools, health clinics, and social agencies throughout the city.
Dictionaries for Newcomers
Distributes Dictionaries for Newcomers and other resources to support newcomer children and families.
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