Frequently Asked Questions

Will this cost me anything extra?

No. After clicking the "Purchase Textbooks" button on this website you will pay the exact same price for everything on Textbooks.com, Barnes and Noble, and Half.com that you normally would. The only difference is that a small percentage (about 6%) of your purchase will go towards the fight for marriage equality through Textbooks.com, Barnes and Noble, and Half.com's affiliate program. You can help a great cause without paying a single cent extra. Just make sure you click our "Purchase Textbooks" link.

What is Proposition 8?

Proposition 8 was an initiative narrowly passed by California voters on November 4, 2008, which changed the state constitution to eliminate the right of same-sex couples to marry. The proposition added a new section to Article 1 of the constitution that states: "Only marriage between a man and a woman is valid or recognized in California."

Immediately after the election, Americans all over the country organized hundreds of protests against Proposition 8. The movement for marriage equality continues today, and many young people see it as the civil rights issue of our generation.

How does Textbooks4Change work?

We are affiliates of Textbooks.com, Barnes and Noble, and Half.com. This means we receive approximately 6% of anything purchased through our "Purchase Textbooks" button, as long as you place your items in the shopping cart within 24 hours after going through our link. Once placed in your shopping cart, you can purchase the items whenever you like.

Who is the money going to?

100% of the money we raise goes to the Courage Campaign's Equality Program, which is focused on fighting for marriage equality in California by repealing Prop 8. For more info about the Courage Campaign, visit their website at www.couragecampaign.org

Will used books give a percentage?

YES.

Who are we?

Textbooks4Change was founded by students to enable students to raise money for a cause they are passionate about without having to sacrifice money.

I am part of a college organization. Can we get involved? How?

YES. You can absolutely get involved. If you are an organization in a college, click here to find out more.

How is Textbooks4Change organized?

Textbooks4Change is an entirely student-run grassroots organization. We came up with this idea and built the website because we believe that the fundamental right of marriage should be available to everyone. We're all volunteers. If you would like to get involved, fill out the form on the Contact page.

The structure of the organization is split into two branches: National and California.

The National team is a coalition of progressive student organizations across the country managed by a group of regional directors. To sign your student organization up as a Textbooks4Change partner, fill out the form on the Create a Chapter page.

The California team is a coalition of progressive student organizations in CA managed by the California College Democrats. To sign your California student organization up as a Textbooks4Change partner, fill out the form on the Create a Chapter page.

What percentage of the revenue goes to repealing Proposition 8?

100%.

What does it mean that you're a Textbooks.com, Barnes and Noble, and Half.com affiliate?

We have a deal with Textbooks.com, Barnes and Noble, and Half.com in which a percentage of the revenue generated from all items purchased from their website through our link will be returned to us, and 100% of that revenue goes to the Courage Campaign for the purpose of repealing Prop 8.