Open Books - Book Grant Application 
CLASSIC GRANT: Book grants are perfect for teachers looking to expand their classroom libraries or for classroom giveaways! Applicants will receive an individually curated selection of crowd-pleasing books that can be picked up at Open Books Pilsen. 

Please allow for 4-6 weeks for your request to be approved and fulfilled.

We give priority to those serving our priority zip codes* and limit our resources to those working in the Chicagoland area.

All book grant operations take place at Open Books Pilsen (905 W. 19th Street, Chicago, IL 60608). If you have any questions about the program or the status of your request, contact us at bookgrants@open-books.org.

We look forward to fulfilling any special request you may have. Please leave your specifications and special requests in the comment section. 

Need books now? Visit us at our retail locations and free children's bookstores! For more information visit https://www.open-books.org/.

*60608, 60609, 60612, 60621, 60623, 60624, 60632, 60636, 60644, 60651  

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Email *
First Name *
Last Name *
Name of School/Organization *
Please indicate if CPS *
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Zip Code *
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Which of the following group(s) do you work with? *
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OPTIONAL: If you need these books for a special event, enter the date of the event here.
Please select the date you need to pick up the books up by and allow for 4-6 weeks for your request to be approved and fulfilled.
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How many people do you need books for? *
What percentage of the people you serve are low-income? *
What grade(s) are they in? *
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What range of reading levels would you like in your grant?  *
Please use one of the following leveling scales: Lexile (25-1200+), Fountas & Pinnell (A-Z), Grade Level (PreK-12th) or Age (2yrs-18+). If you are requesting books for all ages please write ”All.”
What book types would you like in your grant?

*Spanish, Bilingual and Graphic Novels subject to availability. 
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How will these books be used? *
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Is there anything else you would like us to know? 
*Please include any comments, special book type requests, or clarifications here.
How did you hear about this program? *
Phone Number *
Can we text you?
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