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BBK Staff

Kayla Hand
Executive Director

Kayla is eager to help Books Between Kids extend its reach to even more children and schools in Houston. Her time working in affordable housing showed her first-hand the needs of Houston families. So many children are growing up without necessities, including books. Contact Kayla if you would like more information about corporate partnerships, or to make a monetary donation.  She can be reached at kayla@booksbetweenkids.org or by phone at 832-831-1402 x 803.

Paige Wright
Program Manager

Paige believes in the impact a book can have on a child’s life. As a Certified Nonprofit Professional, she is motivated by meeting the needs of Houstonians. Contact Paige if you would like more information about Book Celebrations, our Community Partners Program, or Book A Month. She can be reached at paige@booksbetweenkids.org or 832-831-1402 x 801.

Lara Powers
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. She can be reached at lara@booksbetweenkids.org, or by phone at 832-831-1402 x 805.

Maureen Ryan
Volunteer Manager

Maureen was a long-time volunteer with Books Between Kids before she joined our staff.  She believes the power of a good book can change children’s lives. Maureen leads volunteer shifts and helps coordinate donations for our community partners. Contact Maureen if you are interested in hosting a book drive or you have questions about an upcoming volunteer shift. She can be reached at maureen@booksbetweenkids.org, or by phone at 832-831-1402 x 802.

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Thank you to Cadette Troop 127119 for your donatio Thank you to Cadette Troop 127119 for your donation of 290 books!! These are fabulous chapter books that Houston kids will be able to choose from and take home to keep!
We saw this New Year’s Resolution at Southmayd E We saw this New Year’s Resolution at Southmayd Elementary and were so thrilled to see students thinking about their literacy goals!! 

Every student at Southmayd Elementary was able to choose six books of their own to take home
and keep last week! We hope this student found some longer books to add to their home library!
Today, the day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day, K Today, the day after Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Kashmere Gardens Elementary students were welcomed back to school with their Book Celebration! 

We see many books about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at our Book Celebrations, which is a testament to his impact and legacy!
As we reflect on 2022, the word that comes to mind As we reflect on 2022, the word that comes to mind is “grateful”. 

We are grateful for a community that donates their books to new owners and volunteers their time to help us operate. We’re grateful for the school staff and community partners we work alongside to get our books in the arms of kids who otherwise would have nothing fun and age-appropriate to read at home.

If you feel led to give the gift of book ownership this season, please visit this link: https://www.booksbetweenkids.org/give-money/

Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Books Betw Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Books Between Kids!! 

If you would like to gift books to Houston children this holiday season, please visit our website at this link: https://www.booksbetweenkids.org/give-books/
Surprise! Meet Kid the Boxman! The boxmen parade s Surprise! Meet Kid the Boxman! The boxmen parade stopped by the BBK warehouse just in time for the holidays!!

Boxmen have been popping up at bookstores all across Houston, but Kid decided to stop by a nonprofit and visit a BBK Book Celebration! Inspired by our friends, Blue Willow Books, Brazos Bookstore, and Murder by the Book. 

Happy holidays!🎄📚

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