Donation Program

Since our founding in 2007, Radius Books
has donated over 100,000 books nationwide.

Radius Books donates 350 copies of every book we publish to libraries, schools, arts organizations, and community centers in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.

The Donation Program was conceived and initiated as a means to bring diverse artistic visions and voices into the hands of as many people as possible, particularly students and historically underrepresented communities. It is our hope and expectation that these donations will reach and inspire new audiences.

OUR RECIPIENTS

Our donation sites encompass a broad range of institutions across the United States. Since the program’s inception, we have provided free books to hundreds of organizations, including prison libraries, community art centers, tribal libraries, K-12 classrooms, and under-resourced university and public libraries. We value the librarians and educators who steward these donations as our close collaborators in expanding access to arts education.

“Thank you so much for donating the beautiful books. Your donation is vital to our mission of empowering creativity, leadership, and lifelong learning to a deserving community.”

— Tribal College, New Mexico

“Because of our rural location, donated Radius books provide students opportunities to see and study works they would otherwise not have ability to see, connecting students and faculty to the broader art/photo world.”

—College Art Department, Utah

“We are a small public school that emphasizes the arts. The books you sent are beautiful and will be a wonderful addition to our collection. Thank you for your generosity!”

— Public School, Missouri

“Radius donations have made our classroom and gallery more dynamic and interactive. They bring excellent diversity and relevance to a library that is mostly maintained through donations. Thank you!”

—Arts Center, Vermont

“It was as good as a hundred field trips. Thank you again for giving us a breath of fresh air.”

— Arts Center, Arkansas

“We are just starting a small library, we do not have much of a budget, and art books are expensive. Our teachers are pouring over your books with great enthusiasm. They will be the crown jewels of our little library.”

— Public Library, Alabama

JOIN THE PROGRAM

Interested in receiving books through our Donation Program? We welcome inquiries from libraries, schools, and non-profit community organizations from across the United States who would not otherwise have access to our titles. 

If you would like to recommend an organization or library from your community for inclusion in the Donation Program, please contact us at community@radiusbooks.org.

DONATION DAY

During our twice-annual Donation Days, we invite local students and members of the wider Santa Fe community to help us pack and ship new titles to our donation sites across the country. Volunteers make our Donation Program possible—sign up for our volunteer mailing list to learn about upcoming Donation Days.

Donation Days take place in the spring and fall.

The next Donation Day is scheduled for May 2025.

BECOME A SPONSOR

The Radius Books Donation Program uplifts our mission and amplifies the work of the incredible artists we publish. To learn about how you can support this vital program as a sponsor, please contact Paige Serra Reitz at paige@radiusbooks.org.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our Donation Program serves a broad network of libraries, schools, community art programs, and non-profits across the United States.

    Private collections and for-profit businesses are ineligible for donations.

    There are no additional requirements for participating in the program, other than a commitment to ensuring donated titles reach new audiences and diverse readerships. If your community will benefit from receiving free art and photo books, we want to hear from you. 

  • We distribute clean copies of every book we publish to our donation sites. We typically publish and ship 18—20 titles per year.

  • We ship donations in two batches each year, once in the spring and once in the fall. All donation boxes ship via FedEx Ground or USPS media mail (for organizations in the US territories.)

  • We offer one-time donations on a case-by-case basis. Please contact community@radiusbooks.org to inquire.

  • Yes, we welcome suggestions for organizations that would benefit from our donations. If you would like to recommend a donation site to add to our network, please email community@radiusbooks.org.

  • Please email community@radiusbooks.org with any questions about the Donation Program.