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Help us Get 10,000 Books into Kids Hands
Max & Gavin are on a mission to put 10,000 books into the hands of kids by December 31, 2026 — and we're inviting families, schools, businesses, churches and organizations across the country to help us reach the goal. Every book you buy is one more kid reading.
Countdown to Dec 31, 2026
Road to 10,000
The Journey Starts With Book #1
Every book moves us one step closer to 10,000 kids reached.
Read First.Then Play.
Reading is the first step before the fun begins. Open a book, finish a chapter — then go play. Simple habit. Big results.
- 01Book
- 02Read
- 03Dream
- 04Play
Because Literacy Is Where Big Dreams Begin
A book can spark an idea. An idea can build confidence. And confidence can help a child believe, "Maybe I can do something big, too."
A Portion of Proceeds Goes to Charity
At the end of 2026, a portion of proceeds from the Read First, Play Later Book Campaign will be donated to support a children's charitable organization.
The selected children's charitable organization will be announced here.
Shop the Books
Pick your quantity, add to cart, check out — every copy counts toward 10,000.
Max signs his books. Gavin signs his books. Discount will be applied at checkout.
Join the Campaign
Buy One.
Get a Max & Gavin book for a child in your life.
Choose a BookGift One.
Birthdays, holidays, classroom rewards — or just because.
Give a BookSponsor Books.
Put books in a classroom, youth program or community.
Sponsor NowBuy in Bulk.
Schools, businesses, churches and organizations — from $10 per book.
See Bulk PricingChallenge Someone Else.
Invite another family, business or organization to join.
Share the ChallengePut a Stack of Books in Kids' Hands
Sponsor a classroom, team, youth group or community program — all Max, all Gavin, or split it Half & Half.
Every book is signed. Discount will be applied at checkout.
The More Books, The Lower the Price
No forms, no waiting. Schools, classrooms, churches, teams, businesses and families order right here on the site — just add the quantity you need to your cart and check out.
Discount will be applied at checkout.
Use code: BOOK
Order 100 books at the $10 per book price and enter the code BOOK at checkout — you'll receive 10 extra books free on top of your order.
- Mix and match titles — your total book count sets the price tier.
- Bulk pricing applies automatically at checkout.
- Classroom, school, event and donation orders all welcome.
- Every book is signed — Max signs his, Gavin signs his.
Ordering over 100 books? Get a custom quote.
Orders of 150, 500 or 1,000+ books get custom pricing, delivery timing and invoicing options.
Help Us Choose the Charity
At the end of the campaign, a portion of proceeds will be donated to support a children's charitable organization — and Max & Gavin want their community to help decide where that support goes. Know an organization doing great work for kids? Tell us about it below.
Will You Help Us Reach 10,000?
Whether you purchase 1 book, 10 books, 100 books or 1,000 books, you become part of a community helping kids read, dream bigger and believe they can start doing extraordinary things right now.
10,000 Books. 10,000 Kids. One Big Goal.