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Brooke Gossett @luvgod - SOURCES
1) First Book (Oct 18, 2022): W.K. Kellogg Foundation awards $1M (18-month) grant to launch the Diverse Books for All Coalition
https://firstbook.org/blog/2022/10/18/nonprofits-join-forces-to-expedite-access-to-diverse-and-affordable-childrens-books/
2) Diverse Books for All Coalition (Feb 22, 2024): $250,000 grant from the Buffett Early Childhood Fund
group of kids in masks holding books
https://firstbook.org/blog/2022/10/18/nonprofits-join-forces-to-expedite-access-to-diverse-and-affordable-childrens-books/
3) First Book (May 7, 2024): Coalition purchase of 145,000 books (~$1.5M retail), ages 0–8
https://firstbook.org/blog/2024/05/07/diverse-books-for-all-coalition-giving-access-to-145000-diverse-books-nationwide/
4) National Book Foundation – Book Rich Environments: program overview & totals (2.6M+ books)
https://nationalbook.org/programs/book-rich-environments/
5) Publishers Weekly (July 24, 2024): BRE surpasses two million free books
https://publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/95557-nbf-s-book-rich-environments-program-hits-two-million-book-donations.html
6) Penguin Random House – DEI commitment language (Social Impact)
https://social-impact.penguinrandomhouse.com/our-commitments/diversity-equity-inclusion/
Accessed Oct 6, 2025.
Disclaimer: This post presents my analysis and opinions based on the public sources linked above. It summarizes publicly reported grants, programs, and publisher statements and does not allege unlawful conduct. If any detail is incorrect, I’ll correct it.