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Welcome to Brain Food Books!

Brain Food Books is a 501(c)(3) non-profit uplifting community one book at a time. 
Our mission: Putting books into the hands of those without regular access. 

40,000 Books Given Out Since September 2022!


Brain Food Books
  • offers access to books, often providing the first book a child has owned.
  • normalizes books in homes.
  • offers selection and choice for everyone we provide books for.
  • supports the value of reading for pleasure. 
  • uses well over 100 years of combined bookselling experience in selecting titles.
We focus on choice and reading for pleasure. We provide a selection of reading levels, formats, genres, fiction and nonfiction that kids can select.
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Recreational reading enhances fluency, creativity, vocabulary, and comprehension skills, setting a strong foundation for lifelong learning. Additionally,
it fosters empathy and imagination by allowing kids to explore different perspectives and worlds.
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Help Build a Library for Nat-Su Healthcare in Tooele, UT

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Join Brain Food Books with the help of The King's English Bookshop in building a permanent collection of Native American Books for the Skull Valley Band of Goshute Indians. The dream is to offer both locations Indigenous-focused titles. Seeing oneself, a shared history, and learning the history of your ancestors and heroes is a kind of empowerment that will have a generational impact and offer growth, hope, and understanding beyond measure. All donated books and funds will directly support this project. 
Purchase from the list of requested titles from The King's English here
or donate to help fund the purchase of books here.
We appreciate your support!
"We wanted to thank you for sharing Christina Soontornvat and her new book with our school! It was a delight to see students sneaking a quick read of The Squad underneath their desks.
The main goal of our school library is to provide students with access to books and information. Thank you for being a part of achieving that goal."
        - Wendy Blankenship, Teacher/Librarian,
​Bryant Middle School
 

You Can Help!
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All donations go toward the purchase of books.

One Book at a Time
$8: Provides one paperback book for a child.
$15: Supplies a hardcover book for a young reader.
*Books for Everyone in the Class!
$240: Ensures every student in a classroom receives their own paperback book.
$450: Buys a classroom full of kids a hardcover book of their own.
*Books For A Classroom 
When you donate towards a classroom set, not only do you provide every student with a book. Because of our partnership with The King’s English Bookshop, you also help bring the story and writing process to life with a special presentation from the book's author. 

One Time, Monthly, and Annual Donation

Tribute Gifts
  • Birthday
  • Anniversary
  • Remembrance
Host a Fundraising Party! 
We appreciate the efforts from individuals, schools, and service organizations to help us reach as many people with limited access to books as possible. 

Publisher & Corporate Giving

  • Matching employee donations 
  • Sponsorship opportunities (Back-to-School, +++)
  • One-Time and Sustaining Donations
  • Books (Ages 0-18)

Mail us a check!
Brain Food Books
c/o The King’s English Bookshop
1511 S 1500 E
​Salt Lake City, UT 84105


Volunteer to Help at Author Programs!
Be part of the team that brings amazing author programming to Utah! It saves us on payroll leaving more money to buy books and gives you a change to meet authors up-close.  Apply here. 


Attend Our Programs!
Meet amazing authors, discover great books from our booksellers, and more!
5% of the book sales from our programs directly supports Brain Food Books
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Click here for our current programs.

Round Up at the Register When Shopping at The King's English Bookshop!
Every cent helps us purchase and distribute books to those without regular access. 

"Only with your help can we continue to offer aid to the thousands of individuals we serve. Together we provide the opportunity for our clients to become healthy and productive individuals and families. Your donation's impact on those journeying to a positive and healthy life is immeasurable. Thank you again for helping make a difference in our community."
​~ Manuel Soberanis, Odyssey House,
​Lighthouse Facility 
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Before her retirement in 2019, local pediatrician Dr. Barbara Bean​, founder of Brain Food Books, raised thousands of dollars in order to provide books to each patient during their wellness appointments. Her commitment to the community included keeping her book purchases local.

​Through a chance conversation with Calvin Crosby, Barbara and Calvin discovered their shared goal of making books accessible to under-served communities.
 In 2022, 
Calvin was honored to take the reins and step into Dr. Bean’s inspiring shoes as Executive Director of Brain Food Books.

The King’s English Bookshop (TKE) serves as the primary sponsor and operational backbone for Brain Food Books (BFB), supporting its mission-driven programs. Through our Shared Services Agreement, TKE provides BFB with office space, operational resources, and key staff members. Additionally, TKE facilitates all book purchasing for BFB, offering nonprofit discounts and managing sales reporting. This partnership ensures that BFB can focus on expanding literacy access while benefiting from TKE’s expertise and infrastructure.
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Contact Us!

Brain Food Books
c/o The King’s English Bookshop
1511 S 1500 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
​[email protected]

Many Thanks to Our Corporate Sponsors...

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... and the many individuals that make our work possible. We are truly grateful. 
Brain Food Books does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
Brain Food Books is a 501(c)(3) non-profit uplifting community one book at a time.
Federal Tax ID # ​46-0637339
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