About

Meet our Assistant Book Joy Ambassador, Malekah Eldigwy

Malekah is an eleventh grader at the Center for Global Studies in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Malekah has been an invaluable source of support for Find Book Joy since our first summer reading book drive! Malekah is a kind and compassionate young leader whose dedication to the children in Find Book Joy is limitless. In her role as trusted Assistant Book Joy Ambassador to Carolyn Polchinski, Malekah manages our community partnerships with a brilliant smile. She is an aspiring documentary filmmaker and shares the Find Book Joy core values to increase equitable access to book ownership and share the magic of BOOK JOY!

Carolyn and Malekah, October 2024

Community Expressions of Book Joy Gratitude

Choice in Books

"The children are so grateful every time "The Book Fairy" visits our learning center! Thank you for always giving them CHOICE and allowing them to choose the books they read. I haven't seen them this excited all year!"

Representation

Choice in Books

"Once they see characters in their Find Book Joy books who look like them who achieve their goals, they feel that if they can do it, I can, too. This opens up the horizons of their minds, and they want to read more."

Book Ownership

"Find Book Joy provides books that my students know they can keep. Once a child knows “it’s mine, I can keep it”, they feel a sense of empowerment. I have seen it. Book ownership changes lives. There is nothing more powerful than knowing a book belongs to you."

Opening Minds

Book Ownership

"The day that Find Book Joy came to visit, one of my students exclaimed "I never knew there were books on sharks!" These books open doors to new worlds for my students to explore. They can embark on exciting global adventures just by opening a book."

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I donate books to children via Find Book Joy?

There are several ways to donate books to Find Book Joy. We accept good quality children's books in excellent condition from private donors a way to redistribute book wealth to children eager to own their own books.

We also accept book donations from our new Amazon wish list of inclusive children's books, which can be accessed on every page of our site from the "Donate Books" button. Thank you for sharing your BOOK JOY with children in Fairfield County eager to own their own books!

What age group or grade level(s) do you serve?

We provide choice in book selection to young readers in kindergarten through sixth grade. Early readers (K-2) are always an urgent need. We accept picture books, chapter books, fiction and non-fiction books. We also support early childhood literacy development by providing board books to younger children who are siblings of our school-age recipients.

Are the books that Find Book Joy provides inclusive of diversity?

We are especially grateful for books that reflect authentic, multifaceted portrayals of diversity and those that feature characters, setting, and plot that span a broad continuum of backgrounds, identities, cultures, languages, abilities, and experiences (Ford et al., 2019; Hayden & Prince, 2023; Heineke et al., 2022; Page, 2017; Pennell et al., 2018; Kleekamp & Zapata, 2018). Our inclusive approach is framed in a keen understanding of the vital importance of children seeing their lived experiences represented in the books they read and the books we read to them.

Are there any ways that I can get involved to share BOOK JOY?

Sure! We are always grateful for help sorting books and providing support for our on-site events. Please reach out via email at: FindBookJoy@Gmail.com to learn more about volunteer opportunities!

Join us to Expand Book Wealth and Increase Access to Book Ownership!

Find Book Joy Gallery of Early Readers

Meet our Assistant Book Joy Ambassador, Malekah Eldigwy

Malekah is an eleventh grader at the Center for Global Studies in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Community Expressions of Book Joy Gratitude

Choice in Books

Choice in Books

Choice in Books

Representation

Choice in Books

Choice in Books

Book Ownership

Book Ownership

Book Ownership

Opening Minds

Book Ownership

Book Ownership

Frequently Asked Questions

Book Joy On Its Way to Eager Young Readers

Reach Out to Find Book Joy!

Send us a Book Joy note and share your favorite children's book!

FindBookJoy@Gmail.com

Join us to Expand Book Wealth and Increase Access to Book Ownership!

Find Book Joy Gallery of Early Readers

Meet our Assistant Book Joy Ambassador, Malekah Eldigwy

Malekah is an eleventh grader at the Center for Global Studies in Norwalk, Connecticut.

Community Expressions of Book Joy Gratitude

Choice in Books

Choice in Books

Choice in Books

Representation

Choice in Books

Choice in Books

Book Ownership

Book Ownership

Book Ownership

Opening Minds

Book Ownership

Book Ownership

Frequently Asked Questions

Book Joy On Its Way to Eager Young Readers

Reach Out to Find Book Joy!

Send us a Book Joy note and share your favorite children's book!

FindBookJoy@Gmail.com

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