Our Mission is to support students by connecting communities directly to school and public library wishlists, enabling easy, transparent donations of books and educational resources.

The Book Bridge started with a simple idea—and a belief that access to books should never be out of reach for students.

At 25, I found myself inspired by a growing community of librarians on social media who were doing something incredible. Through “book blitzes,” they would share school and library wishlists, and within hours, sometimes minutes, people from all over would step in to donate. Classrooms would go from empty shelves to overflowing with books. It was powerful, immediate, and deeply human.

But I also noticed something: not every school had access to that kind of visibility.

That’s where the idea for The Book Bridge was born.

I wanted to take the same energy, accessibility, and simplicity that made those book blitzes so successful and create a way for more schools—especially those without a large online presence—to benefit. Starting right here in Michigan, I set out to build a bridge between communities who want to help and the students and educators who need it most.

Our mission is simple: to support students by connecting communities directly to school and public library wishlists, enabling easy, transparent donations of books and educational resources.

What started as a small idea has quickly grown into something much bigger than I imagined. With the support of passionate donors, educators, and even some well-known creators, we’re beginning to see what’s possible when people come together around a shared purpose.

Michigan was just the beginning.

My hope is that The Book Bridge can continue to grow—reaching more schools, more students, and expanding beyond state lines to support classrooms across the country.

Because every student deserves access to books. And sometimes, all it takes is making it a little easier for people to give.

Megan Gibbs - Founder