Daily Tribune
A group of friends dives into their favorite reads at the SM Book Nook—where every page turns into a shared adventure.
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In celebration of its 40th anniversary, SM Supermalls, through its flagship literacy program SM Book Nook, is calling on communities nationwide to help spark the joy of reading by donating pre-loved books as part of the SM Book Nook Book Donation Drive, starting 7 July 2025 in all SM malls across the country.
Anchored on the theme “Under the Same Sky: Share the Magic of Stories,” the initiative encourages mallgoers, tenants, partners, and communities to donate quality books that will benefit children, families, and readers from all walks of life.
A portion of the books will be turned over to the National Library of the Philippines and its affiliate libraries, while others will support the expansion of SM Book Nook reading hubs to more SM malls and partner institutions nationwide.
“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,” said Ms. Shereen T. Sy, pioneer of the SM Book Nook program under SM Cares.
The campaign aims to collect 40,000 books in line with SM’s 40th anniversary milestone. Each SM mall will serve as an official drop-off point, with specially designed donation boxes placed in strategic in-mall locations. Starting 7 July 2025, mall communities are invited to drop off pre-loved books in good condition — complete, clean, dry, and free from major damage.
Accepted materials include fiction and non-fiction titles, children’s books and young adult literature, academic and reference books, as well as magazines and comics in good condition.
Beyond donations, the campaign highlights SM Cares’ long-term vision to make every SM mall a hub for inclusive learning, community engagement, and shared hope—especially for young readers and future leaders.
This initiative supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4: Quality Education, SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities, and SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals.
Visit. Drop Off. Share a Story.
Bring your pre-loved books to the SM mall nearest you. Through this collective effort, we aim to nurture a culture of learning, promote literacy, and inspire future generations—one story, one reader, and one community at a time.
To learn more about SM Book Nook and its community programs, visit https://linktr.ee/smbooknook or follow @OfficialSMCares and @SMBookNook on social media.
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 redefining the malling experience through sustainability, innovation, and a deep commitment to inclusive and meaningful experiences.
