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Kids Helping Kids

September 13, 2014 by NVo

Looking for a program where you can volunteer as a family? We love it when families volunteer together, and these families love it too! Jack (age 12) and his mom spent quite a few Saturday mornings at the Books Between Kids warehouse last year, satisfying his scouting requirements, and in his own words, Jack wanted […]

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Thank You

June 2, 2014 by NVo

We at Books Between Kids are so grateful to the organizations and individuals that have stepped up beside us in this effort and held book drives this year.  Their efforts led to more than 50,000 books being collected right here in Houston on behalf of our program.  A big Books Between Kids thank you goes […]

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Better World Books

June 2, 2014 by NVo

Founded in 2002, Better World Books takes social and environmental responsibility to heart. So far, they have converted more than 117 million books into over $15 million in funds for literacy and education. In the process, they’ve diverted more than 73,000 tons of books from landfills. We have been blessed to cross paths with them, […]

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BBK Adds Second Drop Point

February 26, 2014 by NVo

Chomping at the bit to get started on your spring cleaning? Ready to clear off some bookshelves and need to know what to do with those books your kids have outgrown? Well, we have the perfect, win-win solution! Gain some space by donating those books to Books Between Kids, and we will put those books […]

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Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation Matching Grant!

November 19, 2013 by NVo

Since we are doing a little “name-dropping”, this seems like the perfect opportunity to tell everyone that when you make a donation to Books Between Kids, your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar, thanks to a $9,000 matching grant recently awarded to our organization by the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation (BBHLF). BBHLF has embarked upon […]

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Books Between Kids Awarded Point of Light

November 19, 2013 by NVo

Earlier this month, Books Between Kids’ founders, Sandra Ahlhorn and Amy Barnes, were recognized for their efforts. A Daily Point of Light Award was presented to them by former First Lady Barbara Bush and Neil Bush, Chairman of Points of Light and the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation. After the luncheon, volunteers from One America […]

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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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