Silent Voices United Inc. to Expand ReadQuest Free Book Program In September 2026

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SILENT VOICES UNITED INC. TO EXPAND READQUEST FREE BOOK PROGRAM IN SEPTEMBER 2026

Expanded initiative will distribute thousands of brand-new books and help organizations create free community libraries

NEW YORK, NY — Silent Voices United Inc. will expand its ReadQuest Free Book Program in September 2026, providing thousands of brand-new books to children, families, seniors and underserved communities throughout New York City and beyond. The program will also support organizations seeking to establish or expand free libraries.

Led by Executive Director Tiffany Fulton, ReadQuest will serve childcare centers, schools, youth programs, senior centers, hospitals, clinics, prisons, halfway houses, nonprofits and other community organizations. Participating groups may receive brand-new books at no cost for distribution to the people they serve.

“Books educate, inspire and open doors to new possibilities,” said Fulton. “Our mission is to make sure they reach the communities that need them most. Every book represents knowledge, hope and an opportunity for a brighter future.”

Beginning in September, ReadQuest Community Book Fairs will be held Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Center for Community Enrichment at Canaan Baptist Church of Christ, 125 West 115th Street in Harlem. Selections will include children’s books, fiction, nonfiction, history, business, cookbooks, fantasy, thrillers, puzzles, arts and crafts, and more. All books will be brand new and free of charge.

Volunteers are needed Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to sort, organize and pack books. Individuals, families, students, community groups and organizations are welcome.

ReadQuest is supported by Canaan Baptist Church of Christ, which provides space for book storage and distribution; CMS, which assists with transportation; and major publishing partners, which provide brand-new books.

Organizations interested in receiving books or starting a free community library may apply through Silent Voices United Inc. ReadQuest distributes brand-new books only and does not accept used-book donations. All books must be distributed free of charge and may not be sold. Recipients are responsible for arranging pickup; transportation or shipping may be available for a fee. Donations are encouraged to help cover storage, supplies, transportation and volunteer stipends.

“ReadQuest is not simply a book giveaway,” Fulton added. “It is an investment in literacy, lifelong learning and stronger communities.”

ABOUT SILENT VOICES UNITED INC.

Founded in 2008, Silent Voices United Inc. is a Harlem-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to creating voice, visibility and opportunity for underserved youth and marginalized communities. Its programs focus on literacy, the arts, youth development, violence prevention, senior engagement and community outreach.

MEDIA AND PROGRAM CONTACT

Tiffany Fulton
Executive Director, Silent Voices United Inc.
Phone: 1 (844) 693-2444
Email: silentvoicesunitedinc@gmail.com
Website: silentvoicesunitedinc.org
Instagram: @silentvoicesunitedinc