18 August Ave supports schools, nonprofits, and organizations in purchasing books in bulk—curated, culturally grounded, and aligned with your community’s needs.

B2B program

Our Community Book Buying or Business to Business (B2B) program supports community members (non-profits, schools, corporations, etc.) in buying books in bulk with a discount.

What we offer.

We offer a range of book buying partnership opportunities:

• Curated book sets (by age, theme, identity, wellness focus, classroom needs)

• Classroom & program sets (multiple copies of the same title)

• Book fair / event bookselling support (virtual or in-person, as applicable)

• Employee gifts (book + note insert; optional gift ideas)

• Professional development bundles (facilitator-aligned reading lists)

• Wishlist creation & fulfillment (teacher wishlists, program supply lists)

• Bulk digital gift cards (for staff, families, incentives)

Community partnership keeps this work going.

Independent bookstores are built on local support. Single book purchases make an impact, but institutional and organizational partnerships help ensure long-term sustainability.

Business-to-business collaborations strengthen our ability to continue curating and providing access to meaningful stories.

We welcome the opportunity to work with you on future programs and projects.

Who is this perfect for ?

• Schools, PTAs, and afterschool programs

• Nonprofits + community-based orgs

• Corporate employee gifts + DEI learning initiatives

• Conferences, panels, and author visits

• Book clubs, youth programs, and family literacy events

What does this mean?

• Dedicated Support

• Drop Shipment 

• Flexible Delivery Options

• Including Pick-Up

• Easy Invoicing & Payment​​

How it works:

1. Submit the inquiry form (titles, quantity, delivery date, budget).

2. We send a quote + timeline (typically 5–10 business days for sourcing; longer during peak seasons).

3. Approve + pay (card, invoice, or PO if applicable).

4. We fulfill + deliver (ship-to-one address or drop-ship to many recipients).

Fulfillment options:

• Ship to one location (school / office / event venue)

• Drop-ship to individual recipients (provide a spreadsheet of names/addresses)

• Local pickup (if you offer it)

FAQ

• Can you help us choose titles? Yes—tell us age range, theme, and budget.

• Do you offer purchase orders/invoicing? Yes, for qualifying orders (you set the minimum).

• Do bulk discounts apply to many different titles? Discounts usually apply to volume of the same title; mixed-title orders are quoted case-by-case.

• What lead time should we plan for? Recommend ordering 2–4 weeks before your event/date when possible.

• Have additional questions before submitting a request? You’re welcome to email us directly at hello@18Augustave.com and we’ll respond within 1–2 business days.