The Snapdragon Book Foundation was established to provide financial support aimed at improving school libraries for disadvantaged children. It prioritizes making books accessible to kids, especially in schools that are shifting funds away from books to focus on technology and audiovisual resources. Founded by a former school librarian, the foundation's core mission centers on promoting reading and ensuring that school libraries continue to serve as vital sources of literary resources for children.
The Snapdragon Book Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing the quality of reading material available to children, addressing inequities exacerbated by structural racism through the provision of grants. It supports libraries in public, private, and experimental schools that present proposals aimed at enriching readers' minds, hearts, and imaginations. The grant program emphasizes the importance of access to high-quality books as a fundamental component of education and personal development, thereby fostering more inclusive and imaginative learning environments.