🌿 What Makes The Little August Box Special

We don’t just send books. We curate experiences that support reading as a shared, joyful ritual.

Each box is designed to help children:

• Feel seen, represented, and valued

• Build strong literacy habits at home

• Explore emotions, identity, and imagination

• Develop a genuine love for stories

• Connect more deeply with caregivers through reading

Every title is selected with intention — rooted in culture, care, and community.

📦 What’s Inside Each Box

Each monthly box includes:

✔ Curated, high-quality children’s books
✔ Stories featuring diverse characters, cultures, and experiences
✔ Age-appropriate themes that support social-emotional growth
✔ Thoughtful selections chosen by an independent bookstore
✔ A reading experience designed to spark conversation and connection

(Some boxes may include reflection prompts or suggested ways to read together.)

Choose Your Subscription

Sprout Box — Early Readers (Ages 0–4)
Gentle stories that nurture curiosity and early literacy. 2-3 Board Books or 1 Picture Book

Bloom Box — Growing Readers (Ages 5–8)
Stories that build confidence, comprehension, and imagination. Picture books, chapter books

Chapter Explorers — Independent Readers (Ages 9–12)
2-3 middle chapter books that invite reflection, empathy, and deeper reading.

The Little August Box

A Monthly Children’s Book Subscription That Grows Readers, Confidence, and Connection

The Little August Box is a thoughtfully curated children’s book subscription designed to nurture a lifelong love of reading — while affirming identity, imagination, and emotional wellbeing.

Each month, families receive a carefully selected set of books that center diverse voices, meaningful storytelling, and age-appropriate themes that invite conversation, curiosity, and care. Created by 18 August Ave, this box was built for families who believe literacy is more than a skill it’s a relationship

Why Families Choose The Little August Box

• Curated by a Black-owned, mission-driven independent bookstore

• Centered on literacy, wellness, and representation

• Designed with educators, caregivers, and community in mind

• Supports a bookstore rooted in access, care, and storytelling

When you subscribe, you’re not just buying books — you’re helping build a more inclusive literary world.

Perfect For:

• Families building intentional reading routines

• Gift-givers looking for meaningful, lasting presents

• Caregivers seeking diverse and affirming books

• Educators and homeschool families

• Anyone who believes stories help children grow

Shipping & Flexibility

• Boxes ship monthly

• Subscriptions renew automatically

• Cancel or pause anytime

• Gift subscriptions available

Frequently Asked Questions

What ages are the boxes for?
Each box is designed around developmental reading stages. You can choose the option that best fits your child’s age and reading level.

Are the books diverse?
Yes. Every selection centers authors, characters, and stories that reflect a wide range of identities, cultures, and lived experiences.

Can I gift a subscription?
Absolutely! The Little August Box makes a meaningful and lasting gift.

Can I cancel anytime?
Yes — subscriptions are flexible and can be paused or canceled at any time.