SM Book Nook Launches Nationwide Book Donation Drive

“SM Book Nook was created to be more than a space—it’s a movement. With every book donated, we create ripples of knowledge, imagination, and inclusion. We believe that stories can bridge generations and uplift communities.” ~Ms. Shereen T. Sy, pioneer of the SM Book Nook program under SM Cares

In honor of its 40th anniversary, SM Supermalls is encouraging communities all over the country to help ignite the love of reading by contributing used books as part of the SM Book Nook Book Donation Drive, which will begin in all SM malls nationwide on July 7, 2025.

This program, which is centered around the topic “Under the Same Sky: Share the Magic of Stories,” invites mall patrons, tenants, partners, and communities to provide high-quality books that will help readers from all backgrounds, families, and children.

Some of the books will help expand the SM Book Nook reading hubs to more SM malls and partner institutions around the country, while others will be donated to the National Library of the Philippines and its member libraries.

To commemorate SM's 40th anniversary, the effort seeks to gather 40,000 books.  Every SM mall will act as an official drop-off facility, with well crafted donation boxes positioned in key mall areas. Starting July 7, 2025, mall communities are invited to drop off pre-loved books in good condition—complete, clean, dry, and free from major damage.

Empower Communities Through Your Book Donations

Both fiction and non-fiction books, children's and young adult novels, reference and academic books, and well-maintained magazines and comics are all accepted.

In addition to raising money, the campaign emphasizes SM Cares' long-term goal of turning every SM Mall into a center for inclusive education, community involvement, and hope—particularly for young readers and future leaders.

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are supported by this program, especially SDGs 4: Quality Education, 10: Reduced Inequalities, and 17: Partnerships for the Goals.

Visit. Drop Off. Share a Story.

Bring your gently used books to the book donation booths in SM City Grand Central, SM City Valenzuela, and SM Center Sangandaan. One narrative, one reader, and one community at a time, we hope to inspire future generations, foster a culture of learning, and advance reading through this collaborative endeavor.

To learn more about the SM Book Nook and its community programs, stay tuned and visit https://linktr.ee/smbooknook or follow @OfficialSMCares and @SMBookNook on social media. 

Celebrating 40 Super Years of Evolving with Every You

SM Supermalls—one of Southeast Asia’s largest mall developers and operators with 88 malls in the Philippines and 8 in China—marks four decades of growing with Filipinos and becoming a trusted space where diverse lifestyles and generations connect, while continuously redefining the malling experience through sustainability, innovation, and a deep commitment to shaping the future of retail and urban life with inclusive and meaningful experiences.