Did You Give a Book?
Please send us a picture or video of you participating in the #1000BROWNSTORIES campaign!
Here are some ideas/guidelines:
Picture Ideas
- Show the child holding the given book.
- Show the participant holding the book.
- Show the participant purchasing the book.
- Show the child and the participant with the book.
- Show the child reading the book.
- Show the participant and child reading the book.
Picture Guidelines:
- Pictures must be in portrait/vertical orientation.
- Use good lighting/clear camera.
- The book must feature a main character of color.
- There is no clothing with profanity / offensive images in the photo.
Video Ideas
- Show participant purchasing book.
- Show the participant talking into the camera e.g. “Hi! My name is ___ and I am participating in the #1000BROWNBOOKS campaign! I gave ________ to (who book was given to). Diverse books are important for all young readers, so join us! Donate a book and help Brown Kids Read distribute 1000 diverse stories through the #1000BROWNBOOKS Campaign!“
- Child holding book and waving
- Participant and child with book
Video Guidelines:
- Videos must be in portrait/vertical orientation.
- Must be between 30 seconds to 1 minute long
- Good lighting / clear camera
Here are some inspiration photos!
Please note that images DO NOT have to contain the child’s face.





