#ReadingIsLOVE
Mobile Literacy Initiative

The FR365 Book Bus

Bringing books, excitement, and community reading experiences directly to kids and families who need them most.

Free Books on Wheels

Could You Imagine a Childhood Without Books?

Books educate, motivate, and inspire. Books prepare our young people for lifelong success in school and beyond, opening up brand-new worlds of exploration and imagination.

Sadly, a book-free home is all too real for millions of children living in poverty. The FR365 Book Bus directly solves this crisis by rolling directly into neighborhoods and giving children the pride of stepping on board to choose their very own books to take home.

Milestone to Date:350,000+ Books DistributedEnabling thousands of youth to establish their very first home library.
FR365 Book Bus
R.E.A.D.Y. 1st Network

Partner Your Childcare Center or School

Are you an educator, childcare director, or community organization? Join the free R.E.A.D.Y. 1st Network to connect with literacy resources, educational opportunities, and family engagement initiatives. Members can also request a FathersRead365 Book Bus visit, subject to service area and availability.

Smiles on the Bus & in Our Communities

Real community moments captured across schools, block parties, and youth centers.

FathersRead365 team and children with books inside the book delivery van
Young students proudly holding up their new books received from FathersRead365
Students and FathersRead365 founders celebrating and holding up books together

Help Fuel the FR365 Book Bus

Vehicle maintenance, fuel, and acquiring thousands of high-quality children's books rely entirely on generous donations from community partners like you.