The Objective
As a former ELA teacher (currently paused to hang out with a toddler), I know just how hard it is to keep your classroom library stocked full of relevant titles that kids will actually want to read. I’m passionate about promoting literacy and getting good books into the hands of educators. So, I created LOOKS FOR BOOKS. This campaign will raise money to get books directly into the hands of the educators who need them most.
The Nitty-Gritty
All designs housed in my Redbubble Shop are now included in the campaign- no exceptions, no exclusions. Every single design in the shop supports this cause with new designs consistently added. No matter what type of items you purchase, the proceeds will go directly to the books.
I will provide updates along the way (with screenshots and receipts) to my Instagram page. You can follow along to see how we’re doing. If you’ve been following along for a while, you know that I do at least one book giveaway per month (usually more) and these giveaways are partially funded by Looks for Books. I’d love to increase the number of giveaways with this campaign!
LOOKS FOR BOOKS will run year round with new designs added and hopefully future collaborations to draw more attention to the cause.
NEW for 2023: I will be keeping a tally of how many books have been provided by Looks for Books and documenting them here!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did you choose to host this campaign on Redbubble instead of Bonfire?
Redbubble affords me much more control over the listings at higher margins than Bonfire. That means more money is going directly to the books. The designs are available at any time and ship on demand, so no waiting for a campaign to end to get your goods. It really was a no-brainer for me.
How long does the campaign run?
We’re now running year round. No more time windows.
How do I know the money will make it to the teachers?
I was a classroom teacher for 15 years and currently run my own blog to support educators with information and resources for their classrooms. Literacy is my passion. You can follow me on Instagram to see all of the books that will be given away as a direct result of this campaign.
What if I want to donate books or money directly to this campaign instead of making a purchase?
You can absolutely do that. Send me a DM on Instagram @samanthainsecondary or an email at samanthainsecondary@gmail.com.
I’m a designer and I’d love to collaborate with you on a design for this campaign. How do I reach you?
Send me a DM on Instagram @samanthainsecondary or an email at samanthainsecondary@gmail.com. I’d love to do more collaborations!
Have more questions? Email me at samanthainsecondary@gmail.com. I’ll add to this page as I receive more.