Read together, build community together
SelectBooks brings books to readers across our region. We believe that when we read together, we build community — and so much more. SelectBooks inspires readers to grow as individuals and engage as active members of their communities.
What you’ll find in SelectBooks is More Than Words.
Free books delivered to your door
SelectBooks is available to all residents of Oregon and Siskiyou County, California. Whether you are an educator, a student, a parent, a community leader or a curious learner, we’ve got a free book for you.
What kinds of books are available?
The SelectBooks collection covers a wide variety of topics, including belonging and inclusion, community building, education, parenting and well-being. Many of our books are available in Spanish, and we also offer books for young readers.
Step 1
Order a book for free
Step 2
Get it delivered to your door
Step 3
Read together and build community
Step 4
Leave a review and order your next book
Explore staff picks
Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents
“A powerful read for anyone wanting new insights on racism and inequality in the United States.”
— Kasi Allen, Vice President – Learning and Impact
The House in the Cerulean Sea
“This book warms my heart with love for all the magical kids in rural Oregon and the adults who give them spaces to be themselves.”
— Mandy Elder, Learning Officer – Research and Communications
Raising a Kid Who Can
“Raising a Kid Who Can is helping raise me into a parent who can, too. It offers helpful ideas for raising kids who experience the world differently and makes the neuroscience feel easy to understand and put into practice.”
— Robin Pope, Administrative Associate – Program Administrative Supports
