Beyond the Bookshelf
Supporting teachers and empowering children for educational equity and joy
Make a lasting impact on education through the power of literature, supporting teachers and empowering students for education equity.
The books you select for your classrooms or home libraries play a crucial role in shaping how children understand their own and others' racial, cultural, and linguistic identities, convey messages about representation, and influence the development of critical thinking skills in learning.
CLI’s book bundles for a better future go beyond the bookshelf and align with our commitment to provide Black and Latinx children with access to high quality, anti-bias, identity-affirming books in a range of topics and genres and across multiple languages.
Beyond the Bookshelf is more than just a campaign; it's a movement towards a brighter, more equitable future in education. Join us in making a difference – one book, one bundle at a time.
Here's how you can participate in this campaign:
Explore Our Collections
Explore thoughtfully curated book collections, spanning diverse themes to meet varied interests and learning requirements, igniting curiosity and nurturing a passion for education through empowering narratives and educational journeys.
Make a Purchase
Select your favorite bundles and proceed to checkout – your purchase is a direct investment in educational empowerment.
Be a Part of the Movement
Join our community by signing up to receive email updates on the latest releases of CLI's book bundles. You'll also gain access to helpful resources and tips aimed at engaging young readers and fostering a vibrant culture of equity and inclusion in their learning journey.
April's Featured Bundle
Immerse young minds in the enchanting world of poetry with our book bundle, where each verse becomes a gateway to imagination, creativity, and emotional expression. Spark a lifelong love for language and storytelling in young children through the power of poetry, nurturing their empathy, language skills, and appreciation for the beauty of words.
The diversity of our world shines brightly in these three poetry books. Explore different architectural styles, historical figures, dress up options, and poetic forms. Celebrate the beauty of life with beautiful books!
Bundle Price: $75.00
Your purchase helps CLI support teachers, improve literacy instruction, and create transformative educational experiences.
Get the Poetry Month Bundle
Dreaming Up
Christy Hale
See book description here
Bravo! Poems about Amazing Hispanics
Margarita Engle
See book description here
I Am Someone Else
Lee Bennett Hopkins
See book description here
Not interested in buying a book bundle?
You can still support CLI in multiple ways. Join our local advisory boards, follow us on social media, and spread awareness of CLI's impact. Plus, you can donate online via various methods like checks, stocks, and DAFs. Your investment fuels CLI's mission to transform early literacy and positively impact every child's journey.
Contact our Development Team to learn more about contributing to our literacy mission.
Make a Gift. Empower a Child.
Contact Us >
Literacy is the very foundation of all learning and the pathway to liberation for every human being. Learn more about our pathway to liberation.
Join our mailing list today and become a member of CLI's community of changemakers, literacy champions, and passionate advocates for equity in education. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of children and empower generations to come.