Barnes & Noble Holiday Book Drive Benefits Kids in Need
– Customers’ Generosity Knows no Bounds –

February 13, 2026 — Blandon, PA — Barnes & Noble Wyomissing PA customers were more than generous this past holiday season as the store honored Judith’s Reading Room for the sixth straight year as its chosen charity.  

Kids in need received a total of 822 children’s books with a total cover price of $7,500 that were purchased by generous and compassionate customers. Beneficiaries included  kids without many books at home who attend Paxinosa Elementary School in Easton, PA; elementary scholars at Mosaic Preparatory Academy in East Harlem, NY; Navajo children who live on the reservation without a library in Chinle, AZ; and, Louisiana United Methodist Children & Family Services, in Ruston, LA, an organization that serves rescued children caught up in the crime of child trafficking.

“On behalf of Judith’s Reading Room, thank you to every customer who donated books and to the employees at Barnes & Noble Wyomissing location who informed shoppers of the store’s commitment to charity,” said Cathy Leiber, Co-Founder.  Please visit the website to see photos of some of the children who received books.

Judith’s Reading Room, a 501 (c) 3 literacy organization founded in 2010 in the memory of the founders’ first cousin, librarian Judith F. Krug, has established 117 libraries in 28 countries with 136,042 books donated.  

The organization is currently promoting its “Judith’s Award,” that honors authors, teachers, librarians and college students majoring in Education.  Applications may be found on the Judith’s Reading Room’s website at www.judithsreadingroom.org.  Cash prizes will be awarded on rolling basis.

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 BOOK DRIVE UPDATES

Photos from Louisiana Methodist thanking Judith’s Reading Room for Barnes & Noble Books (Feb. 24, 2024)

Letter from the Principal of Mosaic Preparatory School (Feb. 4, 2024)

Dear Cathy,

On behalf of the entire Mosaic Preparatory Academy community, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to you and Judith’s Reading Room for the extraordinary donation of 232 books. We are truly grateful for the three boxes of wonderful titles you are sending our way and for the care and coordination behind getting them to our school.

These books will make a meaningful difference in our scholars’ lives. They will help us continue to nurture a deep love of reading, spark curiosity, and ensure all students have access to engaging and inspiring stories across grade levels. The joy these books will bring to our classrooms and library cannot be overstated.

We also deeply appreciate the generosity of the Barnes & Noble Wyomissing patrons and the thoughtful efforts of the Judith’s Reading Room board members who helped collect and prepare the books for distribution. Their commitment helps ensure that children across communities—including ours—are surrounded by the gift of literature.

Thank you again for your continued partnership and for believing in our scholars. We are so grateful for your support.

Please feel free to visit! 
Warmly,

Dáliz Vásquez
Principal
Mosaic Preparatory Academy
141 E. 111th St.New York, NY 10029
https://www.district4nyc.org  
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

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