Scholastic and Little Free Library Launch Captain Underpants Book-Sharing Boxes Nationwide
Scholastic and the Little Free Library literacy nonprofit have partnered with author Dav Pilkey to install 100 custom-designed book-sharing boxes in schools and public libraries across underserved communities in the U.S. This initiative coincides with the release of Pilkey's latest book, Captain Underpants: The First Epic Manga, and aims to celebrate National School Library Month. The boxes, funded by Pilkey, feature his signature illustrations and are stocked with a curated collection of kid-friendly titles, including copies of the new manga. The initiative is part of LFL's 'Power Up with Reading' campaign, which previously installed Dog Man-themed boxes in each U.S. state. Locations for the new boxes include schools and libraries in various states such as Kentucky, Minnesota, New York, and California.