Laura Bush Foundation for America's Libraries

“Once a child learns to use a library, the doors to learning are always open.”
– Mrs. Laura Bush

Studies show that the quality of a school library has a major impact on reading scores and academic success. A former librarian and teacher, Mrs. Laura Bush understands that limited financial resources often result in school leaders placing a lower priority on their libraries. The Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries provides grants to low-income schools, allowing them to expand, update, and diversify their book and print collections.

In May 2024, the Laura Bush Foundation for America’s Libraries awarded $1 million in library grants to 200 school libraries from 40 states across the country. Many of the libraries used the funds to modernize and diversify their collections.