Through Book Buddies, we providetens of thousands of free children’s books to students

The pivotal goal of our program is to help children grow their own home libraries enabling them to be strong and proud readers.The SAISD Foundation is the nonprofit partner for SAISD that supports students and teachers in San Antonio ISD by expanding opportunities and resources both in and out of the classroom. One of our key programs, Book Buddies, is a volunteer-driven effort that provides a combination of brand-new and gently used books to students across the district to help build home libraries and spark a lifelong love of reading.
Volunteers sort through books by grade level, assess the condition of the books, clean them, and load them on the Book Buddies Bus to be distributed to San Antonio ISD students.

During the Past Two School Years

54000 BOOKS

DELIVERED TO

14800 CHILDREN

Books Delivered to Students

During the Book Buddies Bus visit, each student will have the opportunity to select books to take home and keep—completely free.

You Can Help Share More Stories

When you support Book Buddies, you’re investing in more than literacy. You’re helping children see themselves as readers, empowering families to read together, and opening doors to a brighter future.

Together, we can ensure that every child has access to books, the joy of reading, and the opportunity to write their own story.

Get Involved with Book Buddies

Become a Volunteer

Sorting sessions are available most Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to noon. This is a great volunteer opportunity for families and groups. Opportunities during the week are also available for volunteers by request!

Volunteer*

Host a Book Drive

A book drive is a great way for a business or community organization to collect high-interest, high-need books for San Antonio ISD students in Pre-K-8th grade. Learn more in our Book Drive for Book Buddies toolkit.

Toolkit

Shop Our Wishlist

We've set up an Amazon registry filled with high-interest books for our most urgent needs. Select a book (or two!) from our wishlist to help inspire, educate and empower young students to be proud readers.

Wishlist

2026-27 Book Buddies Bus Planned Visits

The Book Buddies Bus visits schools in a two-year cycle.
These SAISD campuses are planned for the upcoming school year. Click the button below to book.

Ball Elementary

Barkley-Ruiz Elementary

Bonham Academy (3-8)

Bowden Academy

Cameron Elementary

Crockett Academy

DeZavala Elementary

Democracy Prep

Fenwick Academy

Franklin Elementary

Graebner Elementary

Green at Riverside Park

Hawthorne Academy

Herff Elementary

Highland Hills Elementary

Hillcrest Elementary

Hirsch Elementary

Irving Dual Language Academy

J.T. Brackenridge Elementary

Kelly Academy

Margil Elementary

Maverick Elementary

MLK Academy

Neal Elementary

Ogden Elementary

Pershing Elementary

Rodriguez Montessori

Rogers Academy

Sarah King Elementary

Schenck Elementary

Smith Elementary

Steele Montessori

Wilson Elementary

Woodlawn Academy

Woodlawn Hills Elementary

YWLA Primary

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