The mission

Free books, worldwide.

Igniting a passion for literature across borders, and empowering people everywhere to dream bigger, think bolder, and believe in their limitless potential — one page at a time.

In Devin's words

Why the books get given away.

As an author of many books, I am committed to inspiring individuals of all ages through the power of literature. Having personally experienced the struggles of growing up in foster care for the majority of my life and feeling like I had nothing, I want to help children, teenagers and adults — particularly those from underprivileged communities — discover the joy and potential of reading.

With your support, we will provide free books and reading materials to schools, libraries and community centers worldwide. Together, we can ignite a passion for literature across borders and empower people everywhere to dream bigger, think bolder, and believe in their limitless potential one page at a time.

Bring the mission to your school

Devin Paladino taking a selfie with a group of smiling pupils in school uniform in Tema, Ghana

Tema, Ghana · January 2025

54 books, five titles, one library.

Devin donated 54 copies across five of his titles to the library of the St. Nicholas Charity Foundation school in Tema, Ghana — the same school that gave him the story for The Story of the St. Nicholas School. The visit was covered by the Ghana News Agency.

“I want to reflect their hardships and show how education provides a glimmer of hope.”
Devin Paladino to the Ghana News Agency

Read the coverage

A “Meet the Author” display in Tema, Ghana, with pupils standing behind a table of Devin Paladino’s books — Free books and reading materials for schools, libraries and community centers worldwide.

54Copies donated in Tema, Ghana

5Titles in that donation

13Countries, six continents

Devin Paladino handing books to pupils in a school library in Tema, Ghana — Handing them out in the school library

Devin Paladino at the back of a classroom in Tema, Ghana, with pupils in school uniform holding new books — In the classroom at the St. Nicholas school, Tema, Ghana

Devin Paladino speaking at a lectern in a school gymnasium — Speaking in the gym, before the books go out

Devin Paladino signing a stack of his books at an event table — Every copy gets signed

Devin Paladino signing copies of his books at a table while students wait in line — Signing for the line, one book at a time

Devin Paladino outdoors in Tema, Ghana, talking with a group of schoolchildren — Outside the school in Tema, Ghana

Devin Paladino on stage in a full high-school auditorium, a “Meet the Author” banner and a table of his books beside him — A full auditorium, a table of books, one hour

A packed school auditorium of students facing the stage before a talk — The room, before he starts

Get involved

Three ways to put books in hands.

Every one of these starts with the same email. Tell Devin where the books should go.

Host a visit

Bring Devin to your school, library or youth program. He speaks, and he leaves copies for the audience and for the library.

Speaking details

Sponsor a set

Fund a bundled set of books for a classroom or library that could not otherwise buy them. Discounted rates apply to bulk sets.

Ask about sponsoring

Nominate a school

Know a school, shelter or community center that needs books? Send the details and Devin will take a look.

Email Devin