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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 Kinder Morgan for this generous grant Thank you to Kinder Morgan for this generous grant to fuel our book distribution programs. What an exciting start to our partnership!
Please join us at Books Rock this Saturday! All ti Please join us at Books Rock this Saturday! All ticket sales and book donations support our mission of getting books to Houston kids!📚🎄
We believe every child deserves to be a book owner We believe every child deserves to be a book owner. Your support of Books Between Kids helps increase book access for Houston kids. Please consider assisting us in filling bookshelves across Houston this #GivingTuesday. Click the link in our bio to visit our website and see how you can help!
We just sent more than 28,000 books out the door f We just sent more than 28,000 books out the door for our December Book Celebrations. Our sorting table is empty and ready for more books! Please stop by our warehouse to donate books at Suite C. Details are in the graphic. 📚
Thank you Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church for yo Thank you Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church for your generous donation! We had so much fun showing you around the BBK warehouse and we’re so glad you got to see all the books that will go to 70,000 kids!
Thank you to Kids' Meals, Inc. for inviting us to Thank you to Kids' Meals, Inc. for inviting us to give out books at your Trunk or Treat! We think choosing a book to keep is a treat! 

Happy Halloween from Books Between Kids!🎃
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