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BBK Staff

Jamie Grissom
Executive Director

Jamie joined the Books Between Kids team as our first Executive Director and she is eager to help Books Between Kids extend its reach to even more children and schools in Houston.   Contact Jamie if you would like more information about corporate partnerships, or to make a monetary donation.  She can be reached at jamie@booksbetweenkids.org or by phone at 832-831-1402 x803.

Julia Holstine
Director of Programs

Julia joins the BBK Team having recently graduated with her master’s degree from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas.  She is passionate about early childhood literacy and wants to help all children to have access to books at home. Contact Julia if your school or agency is interested in partnering with Books Between Kids to receive books or you would like more information about volunteer opportunities with BBK. She can be reached at julia@booksbetweenkids.org or by phone at 832-831-1402 x801

Lara Powers
Volunteer Engagement and Operations Manager

Lara joins Books Between Kids as a longtime public school volunteer with experience in fundraising for educational enrichment programs.  An avid reader and enthusiastic supporter of literacy programs, she is excited to help fulfill the Books Between Kids’ mission of building home libraries. Contact Lara if you are interested in hosting a book drive, you have questions about an upcoming volunteer shift, or joining our Book Brigade.   She can be reached at lara@booksbetweenkids.org, or by phone at 832-831-1402 x 805.

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Aside from building their home libraries, we love Aside from building their home libraries, we love to hear how excited the children are to share their new books!
We're so overwhelmed by the generosity of our amaz We're so overwhelmed by the generosity of our amazing community! We'd like to thank everyone who donated book to us over the holiday season. Your kindness has helped us continue to build home libraries across Houston. Thank you!!
We are constantly amazed by the people that work w We are constantly amazed by the people that work with us to fulfill our mission! We're excited to start sharing spotlight profiles of our incredible supporters and partners! First up: Kate Robertson, Books Between Kids Board President
We want to give a HUGE thank you to everyone who s We want to give a HUGE thank you to everyone who stopped by a @localfoodshouston location to donate books for our programs over the holiday season! We are so grateful to Local Foods for their incredible support of our mission.

Books Between Kids is honored to receive support from these wonderful organizations.

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