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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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Happy Valentine's Day! We hope it is filled with l Happy Valentine's Day! We hope it is filled with love, joy, and a good book!
Our next spotlight is on an amazing volunteer, Ann Our next spotlight is on an amazing volunteer, Ann Massey! As a member of RODEOHOUSTON , she and the Trailblazer committee have provided hundreds of volunteer hours and thousands of books to us. We can't thank Ann enough for her dedication to BBK!
Our Junior League of Houston, Inc. volunteers were Our Junior League of Houston, Inc. volunteers were so excited to pack these awesome sports books for our older readers.  Thank you Tim Green for donating them.  They are some of our most requested titles!
This year we've relied on our friends at the @uspo This year we've relied on our friends at the @uspostalservice for so much and we can't thank them enough for their service! Make sure you thank your postal worker today!
We are honored to be a 2020 grant recipient of The We are honored to be a 2020 grant recipient of The Houston Project from @stlukeshouston. Since 1977, they have provided grants and volunteer support to organizations whose work enriches the quality of life in the greater Houston area.  Thanks to their generous support, we will be able to distribute more than 50,000 books to children in Houston through our community partners program!
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