Kumon North America Book Drive Collects Over 4,000 Books for New Jersey Charity

Kumon North America donated 4,623 books to New Jersey-based Book Smiles this week. The local donation is part of the company’s annual national book drive that donates books to charities that support literacy, children and families.

The books had been collected during the last several months at Kumon’s Rutherford headquarters and staff members recently gathered to help load the boxes of books onto the Book Smiles truck.

“Every book loaded onto the truck represents a chance to spark curiosity, build knowledge and inspire dreams,” said Danielle Sabbagh, Kumon’s communication and event specialist, who organized the drive. “This is how we live out our mission — not just by teaching but by giving back to our communities and helping to reduce inequalities.”

The donation from the New Jersey office is part of the company’s national goal to collect and donate 50,000 books by the end of the year. Kumon Centers are also collecting and donating books to charities in their local communities.

“This drive isn’t just about books; it’s about opening doors to opportunity,” Sabbagh added. “At Kumon, we’re committed to making a difference and supporting the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals. Together, we’ve taken big steps toward quality education by putting books into the hands of children and adults who need them most.”

Kumon Instructors will continue to collect new and gently used books at their centers through the end of this year. The Instructors will designate local organizations that provide resources to families – such as children’s hospitals, literacy tutors and library fundraising groups – to receive the books.