Dear Friends,
Welcome — we’re so glad you’re interested in working with Barefoot Books.
In a time when inclusive stories are being challenged and access to diverse books is under threat, independent publishers like us play a critical role in ensuring that all children — no matter their background — feel seen, valued, and inspired. We are proud to remain women-founded, values-driven, and fiercely independent. Every book we publish is a step toward a brighter, more compassionate world.
Thank you for supporting independent publishing — and for believing, like we do, in the power of books to change lives. Please explore the ways we can work together below!
With gratitude,
Nancy Traversy CEO & Co-Founder |
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Become a Community Bookseller
Become a Barefoot Books Community Bookseller and make a meaningful impact in children's lives. If you believe every child deserves access to inclusive, high-quality books, this is your chance to turn that belief into action.
Join a growing movement of passionate advocates who share diverse, high-quality books with families, schools and neighborhoods that need them most. Whether you’re hoping to support a cause, earn extra income, or share a love of reading, we’d love to welcome you.
For Educators & Schools
Bring Barefoot into your Classroom!
• Get 25% off every Barefoot Books order when you
register (it's free!)
• Shop classroom sets, bundles and curriculum-aligned
books
• Enjoy free access to accompanying resources and
discussion guides
We support classrooms of all kinds — from Pre-K to international schools.
Education, Library & Literacy Organizations
Partnering with library, education and literacy organizations is at the heart of the work we do. Recognized by Kirkus, Booklist, School Library Journal and ALA Notables, Stonewall and Pura Belpré Honors, our titles are trusted by educators around the world. Whether you’re supplying libraries and schools or a nonprofit working to get books into the hands of all children, we can work with you to create thoughtfully curated collections or custom high-quality print-runs.
Library suppliers or catalogs, please contact Molly Olivo, Key Accounts & Education Sales Manager, [email protected]
Literacy or other nonprofit organizations, please contact Sarah O’Neill, Director, Education & Special Markets, [email protected]
PURPOSE-DRIVEN PARTNERSHIPS
