Hidden gem Reading wagon

EVERY BOOK IS A HIDDEN GEM.

The Hidden Gem Reading Wagon brings books directly into Atlanta-area communities, giving children the opportunity to choose books of their own, explore new stories, and build a love for reading—at no cost to families.

Get involved

books with a purpose

The Hidden Gem Reading Wagon is a community literacy initiative created to put books directly into the hands of children. Through community pop-ups and local partnerships, children are invited to explore the wagon, choose books that spark their interest, and take them home to keep.

No checkout. No cost. Just books waiting to be discovered.

Give

Discover

New and gently loved children's books are donated by individuals, families, and community partners.

Discover

The Reading Wagon pops up throughout the community, creating an inviting space for children to browse and discover books that interest them.

Grow

Discover

Grow

Children choose books to take home and keep, helping grow their personal libraries and their love of reading.

more than a book

A book can become a favorite story, a new interest, a shared moment with family, or the beginning of a lifelong love of reading.

At select Reading Wagon pop-ups, families may also discover literacy experiences such as story walks, book tastings, bookmarks, reading challenges, and other activities designed to make reading engaging and joyful.

Every child deserves a story that inspires possibility.

help us Keep the wagon rolling

DONATE BOOKS

PARTNER WITH US

HOST THE WAGON

Give new or gently loved children's books to help stock the Reading Wagon.

HOST THE WAGON

PARTNER WITH US

HOST THE WAGON

Invite the Hidden Gem Reading Wagon to your school, community event, neighborhood gathering, or family-centered event.

PARTNER WITH US

Support the Reading Wagon through a book drive, community partnership, sponsorship, or other collaboration.

help us put more books in little hands

Whether you donate books, host the Reading Wagon, or partner with us, your support helps put more books into the hands of children.

Get involved

This website uses cookies.

We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.