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
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 […]
Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation Matching Grant!
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 […]
Books Between Kids Awarded Point of Light
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 […]
JCC Summer Camp
Each week, the JCC summer camps select one charitable organization on which to focus. Books Between Kids was lucky enough to be their charity one week this summer. Thank you to all the kids and parents who donated over 800 books! You started off our new collection year with a bang!
Thank you Notes – May 2013
We loved reading many thank you notes from the kids who received books this year and wish we could post them all!
