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Kayla Hand

Book Bash 2025

November 14, 2025 by Kayla Hand

Filed Under: Blog

West Houston Lodge of B’nai B’rith

October 26, 2025 by Kayla Hand

On Sunday, October 26, members of the West Houston Lodge of B’nai B’rith gathered at Belmont Village in Bellaire for an afternoon of learning, community, and shared purpose. The group welcomed special guest Kayla Hand, Executive Director of Books Between Kids, to speak about the organization’s mission and its impact across Houston. During the meeting, […]

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Podcast: Junior League

January 18, 2024 by Kayla Hand

Kayla Hand, Executive Director of Books Between Kids, joins Lexi Zager on She Becomes for a conversation about advancing book access across Houston. Together, they discuss the mission of Books Between Kids, the impact of putting books into the hands of children, and the incredible role the Junior League has played in supporting this work. […]

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Podcast: Your Houston

October 18, 2023 by Kayla Hand

Kayla Hand sat down with Mario Castillo of Your Houston Podcast to shine a light on book deserts, equity, and how Books Between Kids is helping Houston children become proud book owners.

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The KHOU 11 News Turn the Page campaign has begun! The KHOU 11 News Turn the Page campaign has begun! You can help make a difference in the lives of Houston kids by donating new or gently used children's books at participating drop-off locations (more than 150 citywide!) or by shopping our Amazon wish list.

Visit the link in our bio for more information.

Together, we can help build home libraries and turn the page on illiteracy!
Wishing the @uhcougarmbk the best of luck in the N Wishing the @uhcougarmbk the best of luck in the NCAA tournament! 🐾
We're wishing the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo We're wishing the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo a happy rodeo season! The Show has a passion for supporting education for kids across Houston and has generously supported our mission with a grant of $60,000.

In addition, the Trailblazer Committee dedicates their time and energy towards collecting and sorting books for us. We are so grateful to have their support in so many ways. We hope you're having a blast at the rodeo!
We are so excited to announce that Children's Muse We are so excited to announce that Children's Museum Houston is supporting BBK with a book collection bin. You can find the bin in their Parent Resource Library. Make sure to bring books with you the next time you visit the museum!
Brazos Bookstore is one of our community heroes wh Brazos Bookstore is one of our community heroes who helps us collect books for Houston kids. Randi, their manager, was able to see their impact in action at a Book Celebration last week! 

You can drop off your own children's books at Brazos Bookstore or purchase brand new books for kids at their shop. We are so thankful for their support in increasing book access for kids across Houston!
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