Open Books Pilsen

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905 W 19th St
Chicago, IL 60608

Open Books is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that is dedicated to promoting literacy and providing access to books for under-resourced children in the city. Through their various programs and initiatives, they aim to address the lack of diversity in children's literature and foster a love of reading among young students. Open Books collects used books, grants them to students and educators, and sells them in their bookstores to fund their literacy programs, which serve thousands of students each year.

With a focus on engaging volunteers and partnering with educators, Open Books creates safe learning environments and delivers innovative instruction to improve students' reading and writing skills. Their mission is to transform lives through the power of reading, writing, and the giving of used books, ultimately empowering children and families in Chicago to succeed academically and beyond.

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Diego F.
9/23/2017

If you're looking for children's books look no further!! The back of this store has an entire room filled with classic stories and more progressive literature. The owner is very helpful and can...

Chelsea C.
2/16/2025

Such an amazing organization and space. Enormous store with books of every type. Very cool mission of donating a book with every book purchased. Book prices are very affordable. Also has space for...

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Aesha E.
4/24/2022

I have way too many books, physical books, since I read almost exclusively on my kindle at this point. Enter Open Books. Now I started going through books in April 2020, but wasn't keen on...

Bridgeen M.
9/4/2023

So many great books at really inexpensive prices. Helpful staff. Some seating. Wonderful place to browse and shop

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Jonna N.
7/1/2018

Open Books is a great place to find books. I love that it's a warehouse because the walls are lined with books and there are many sections. I often donate books rather than buy more. It doesn't...

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