Project Cicero is a citywide book drive that gives dedicated teachers from under-resourced New York City public schools access to FREE new and gently used books. Each March, families, schools and publishers donate, volunteers sort and teachers come to select books for their classrooms – bringing the joy of reading to thousands of students across the city.
There are many ways to be part of Project Cicero. Whether you’re a teacher, a volunteer, a donor, or a partner school, your participation helps more students experience the joy of reading.
books distributed since 2001
teachers served each year
partner schools and organizations
students reached
— Ms. Alvarez, 4th Grade Teacher
In addition to our donor schools, Project Cicero is made possible by the contributions of our many partners – publishers, donors, volunteers and corporate and community organizations who believe in the power of books. Our venue, books and time are all donated – proof of what can happen when a city comes together to support its teachers and students.
-Marcus Tullius Cicero (106–43 BC)
Your support helps fill classrooms, inspire readers, and make New York City a place where every child can fall in love with books.
