Provide Books
What We're Looking For
OneBook wouldn't be possible without book donations from generous individuals like yourselves. Since we are a nonprofit, we rely on donations of new and used children’s books that people are willing to give. As such, we usually collect reading material through a series of book drives based in schools, libraries, and other charitable organizations. Please follow our social media to keep updated on the various locations and dates of our book drives.
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If you would prefer donating at your own leisure (i.e., not directly through a book drive), we would greatly appreciate it if you mailed or dropped off your donation at one of the following locations:
North Allegheny Sr High School: Mon-Fri, 7:30AM-2:30PM
1410 Chadworth Court, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
If you plan to drop off your donation, please package the books somehow (e.g., in a box, etc.) labeled with your contact information as well as "OneBook Donation." If you plan to mail your donation, please include sender contact information and recipient name as "OneBook."
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As hardcover books tend to be weighty, raising shipping costs, we ask that you only donate paperback books.
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We sort books by reading level as outlined below. This ensures that we are delivering appropriate material to each of our target schools. If you would like, you may assign a level yourself to each of your donated books. This is completely optional, however, as we will be sorting through the books ourselves, as well.
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Please give us a call, +1 412-995-0112, if you are interested in providing books so we can briefly discuss specific arrangements.
Level 1
Level 1 books are your everyday picture books or beginners' books. Great to first start learning to read (English).
Examples are: The Cat in the Hat, No, David!, etc.
Level 2
Level 2 books are beginners' novel-type books. These are more detailed stories than Level 2, but not difficult to read. Often called "easy-reads."
Examples are: Magic Tree House, Nancy Drew, etc.
Level 3
Level 3 books are more advanced-type novels. These books have more complex plots and literary elements, and usually require focus/concentration for full understanding. The difficulty for this level has a broader range.
Examples are: Flush, The Book Thief, etc.
Level 4
Level 4 books comprise of all other books with difficulty higher than Levels 1, 2, and 3. These books are intense, thought-provoking, and require serious reading ability and knowledge to fully understand. They call upon the deepest comprehensive skills, and are often classical works.
Examples: Moby Dick, A Tale of Two Cities, etc.
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We usually are not looking for Level 4 books, as we would like to teach the English language as well as the associated culture, whereas these books are more suitable for literary analysis and teaching reading comprehension.