Anderson's Gives Back

 



Anderson's Community Fundraiser

Anderson's Bookshops Community Fundraisers 

Anderson's Bookshops is proud to have been an integral part of our communities since 1875, supporting schools, educators, families, individuals, and many other groups who share our vision for a well-read world. During these times of crisis, we'd like to offer our support in a new way - a fundraising program!

Learn more on our AB Community Fundraisers Page

 


Anderson's Bookshops Books For Troops

Anderson's is proud to work with Operation Support Our Troops: America, supporting their Books for Troops program! 

We have sent thousands of books to active service members, veterans and their families, thanks to the generosity of our customers. 

Learn more about our Books for Troops program and how you can help! 

Thank You For Supporting Our Troops!

 


Jan's Book Angels

Each holiday season, Anderson’s Bookshops and generous donors put books into the hands of disadvantaged children through our Jan’s Book Angel program. Everyone should know the wonder of opening a new book!  Giving can be as easy as purchasing a gift card in any denomination you choose. We will use your gift card to select books for children in need.  Or stop in and choose a child's name from our Book Angel Tree, and purchase a new book from Anderson's for that child. To make it even easier, our expert booksellers have pre-selected favorite books for children on our Book Angel list.

This project is named after our beloved Jan Dundon, former children’s manager at our Naperville store, whose tireless work for children inspires us all.

Learn more about Jan's Book Angels and how to spread love & literacy on our Jan's Book Angels Page!

 


 

Andrea's Angels

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The Andrea's Angels program is a gently-used book drive named in loving memory of a local student who volunteered for children's literacy programs. Since 1999 Anderson's has been helping to continue the spirit of Andrea's work and love of books. By coordinating the collection of over 35,000 books, the Andrea's Angels program has been able to place books with hundreds of children who have never known the joy of owning a book. Scouting groups, individual classrooms and entire schools have contributed by organizing book drives and helping with distribution.

In 1998 Andrea Racibozynski died tragically during her freshman year at college. Andrea was considering a career in teaching and took the future teacher's course during her senior year at Naperville Central High School. Through the Naperville REACH program she became involved with a local elementary school in Aurora where she donated her time and became a pen pal to the children and helped organize an annual Christmas party for the kids. Books can be dropped off at Anderson's Bookshop at 123 W. Jefferson, Naperville. Anderson's offers a 10% discount on books purchased in our stores for this program, 20% for not-for-profit organizations. If you're able to participate this season, please contact us soon at:

(630) 355-2665 (Naperville)  |  (630) 963-2665 (Downers Grove)