Reading Heart - A Book Donation Program

The Story

Reading Heart is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) book donation program dedicated to serving children in hospitals and children in areas with limited access to books. Danay started Reading Heart at the age of eight because she wanted to share her passion for reading and the joy of escaping in a good book with other children. An avid book reader and advocate for education, Danay wants to spread the joy of reading and improve literacy not only in our community but also across the country.

"I was actually thinking about people who were less fortunate and people in hospitals because they get bored," says Danay. "Our donations can help kids in hospitals and the less fortunate."

Our Founder - Danay

Danay F

Bookworm, Specialist in Book Giving
Age 18

Danay is an amazing young social entrepreneur who is changing the world through a network of peers, one book at a time. Danay founded Reading Heart, a community based 501(c)(3) book donation organization, at the age of eight. Danay is in fact, the youngest registered entrepreneur in Fresno County history. She is also “an avid book reader and advocate for education.” Danay started Reading Heart with the idea that “she wanted to share her passion for reading and the joy of escaping in a good book with other children.”

What Kids Think

Dear Reading Heart
Thank you for giving us books. Our books are cool. We love our books. You are the best.

Lexie
2nd Grade - Herndon-Barstow
Thank you for coming to over school. I loved the confetti machine. Also thank you for the free book. I am looking forward to reading it.

Julia
3rd Grade - West Fresno
Dear Reading Heart
Thank you for giving us books to read. Are books are fun. You are cool!

Seth
2nd Grade - Herndon-Barstow

Youth Board

Reading Heart kids are some of the most determined, motivated, and driven kids the Central Valley has. Reading Heart is unique because it is ran by kids who are learning how to make the community a better and grow into a brighter tomorrow. The Reading Heart Youth Board is made up of kids who want to make a difference in the community and help others around them. To be a team member, you must maintain a 3.0 GPA, have a great attitude, love to read, and want to help make the community a better place. You can join and become a part of the team by clicking the volunteer profile and filling out the volunteer form.

Danyell 16

VP - Marketing
Member since 2014

Dayna 12

Vice President II
Member Since 2014

Keira 17

Operations / PR
Member Since 2014

Conner 16

Operations
Member Since 2014

Brooklyn 18

Outreach
Member Since 2016

Taylor 16

Outreach
Member Since 2016

Mateo 16

Tech
Member Since 2017

KiKI 12

Media
Member Since 2017

Rain 16

Secretary/Publishing
Member Since 2020

Jamie 18

Publishing/Outreach
Member Since 2020

Bella 17

Planning/Publishing
Member Since 2020

Kennedy 8

Media
Member Since 2021

Lemon 12

Health/Wellness
Member Since 2024

Team Members

Dominique 17

Interpreter
Member Since 2018

Your kid(s)

Volunteer

Page Turners - In Training

Kennedy 8

Everything
Member Since 2021

Demi 9

HMMMM
Member Since 2022

R.A.G 5

What's the Question?
Member Since 2022

Next Chapter Board - Transitional

Once the youth board members graduate high school and head to college, they take a big step in their Reading Heart journey by joining the the Next Chapter Board. This board is all about learning the roles of adult responsibilities and leadership. It’s a special phase where they continue to help out while getting ready for the Adult Board. Think of it as a bridge that guides them from being awesome young leaders to amazing adult ones!