Back to School time is one of my favorite times of year!
New pencils.
New markers.
New notebooks.
New planner.
New books!!!
My own children have grown and flown but I still stock up on school supplies!
Happy feelings and anticipation flood my mind this time of year. Why?
Because I loved school (even graduate school). Overall my school experiences were good. I loved to read and learn. Teachers genuinely cared about me. I made lifelong friends. Good grades came easy for me and I even won some awards. My academic experiences laid a strong foundation for life-long reading and a love of learning.
How about you?
Was school a nightmare?
A bore?
Seemingly useless?
Many struggle to learn to read due to dyslexia or other conditions. They have teachers who lack classroom management skills or fellow students who are just plain mean. Maybe they moved a lot so it was a new school every year. Making friends and learning a new building and community can be hard.
One of the reasons we started Book Drive for Kids was to help children who are struggling with reading to experience the same joy and curiosity that many of us have experienced. It is a gift and skill that should be a birthright of every child, regardless of their zip code, affluence or the level of formal education of their parents.
No matter your experience. School days imprint on a child’s development. Teachers, friends, and curriculum played a direct role in the formation of who each of us are today. At Book Drive for Kids, we provide a formative, joyful experience with books. Book selections are curated so that EVERY child can find a book to connect with, regardless of reading skill. Book fair volunteers share smiles and helpful words. Donors share love and hope with every gift. Amazed by the quality book selections, teachers often want to choose one themselves! Because each of you do your part, every child leaves our free book fairs with book(s) to grow their mind AND a dose of love and spark of hope for a better day!
While these “feels” are important for every child, they are crucial for the children we serve. Most are already behind in reading, lack learning resources and books at home, and with rising inflation, financial pressure is stronger than ever. Into this situation, Book Drive for Kids offers a ray of hope in the form of a new book.
We did it for 31,973 children across Texas with over 60,000 books given away.
That’s a Community Impact! Take a few minutes to review our Community Impact Report. Truly, we are amazed at the impact a relatively small group of people can make! Let’s invite more of our friends along for the journey of sharing the joy of reading with the next generation. Look for announcements in the coming months about some exciting things ahead!
Here’s to a great school year for ALL students,
Michelle