A Mission-Driven Initiative Bringing Quality Front-List Children's Books to the Communities That Need Them Most

WASHINGTON, DC / ACCESS Newswire / May 7, 2026 / Platypus Media and Science Naturally, award-winning independent publishers of children's books based in Washington, D.C., today announced Giving Back Through the Power of Books: a one-time literacy access initiative making front-list children's titles available to schools, literacy programs, libraries, and nonprofit organizations across the United States - at a price point designed to put quality books where they are needed most.

Many titles in this collection are front-list editions, with many published within one to five years - front-list STEM titles known for their educational content and quality, trusted by educators and families nationwide. Titles are available in English, Spanish, Haitian-Creole, and Bengali. As Platypus Media and Science Naturally prepare to expand their catalog with new titles, the publishers are making a deliberate decision to reinvest in the next generation of books while ensuring current titles find their way into the hands of readers. This initiative furthers the company's mission of making children's books accessible and enriching to families in need.

"We have an exciting pipeline of new titles coming, and we wanted to make room for them in the right way," said Dia Michels, Publisher and Founder of Platypus Media and Science Naturally. "Getting these books into the hands of children and the organizations that serve them at an accessible price - while making room for what's next - is exactly the kind of win-win we were looking for."

Program at a Glance

Giving Back Through the Power of Books

Access to books is one of the most reliable predictors of a child's literacy development, academic performance, and lifelong relationship with reading. Giving Back Through the Power of Books represents Platypus Media and Science Naturally's commitment to that truth: a deliberate, values-driven decision to move an extraordinary collection of quality titles from warehouse shelves into the classrooms, clinics, and community centers where they belong.

Paperback and hardback editions are offered at accessible price points, giving organizations the flexibility to maximize budgets while bringing durable, beautifully produced books to the children and families they serve.

Platypus Media and Science Naturally titles have received honors from the American Institute of Physics, Mathematical Science Honors, Children's Book Council, and the International Latino Book Awards. Titles have been reviewed by School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, and Booklist, recognized by major book competitions, and featured at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History - books trusted by educators, librarians, and families across the country.

Who Can Participate

This initiative is open to any school, literacy program, library, nonprofit or organization that can place a minimum order of 500 books shipped to a single location. Available titles can be browsed at ScienceNaturally.com/givingback.

The initiative also seeks to raise awareness among corporations and individual donors interested in supporting literacy access for children across the United States. Those passionate about literacy but without an established organizational partner are encouraged to reach out - Platypus Media and Science Naturally will connect interested donors with vetted organizations that would welcome their support.

Organizations are encouraged to act early as availability is limited. This is a one-time initiative.

For more information or to get involved, contact Ali Trujillo at ali@platypusmedia.com.

Ali Trujillo
COO, Platypus Media, LLC
Ali@PlatypusMedia.com
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SOURCE: Platypus Media, LLC