New Adventures in 2025

Happy New Year!
Looking into 2025, we are so excited about the new opportunities to get books into the hearts and homes of underserved children! There’s nothing quite like the look of delight as a child opens an engaging book for the very first time. It’s that joy, that spark of imagination, that drives our mission for the year ahead.
The Power of Books in a Child’s Life
Books have the power to unlock new worlds, spark curiosity, and build important skills. But for many children, access to books is limited or nonexistent. In 2025, our goal is to change that. Whether it’s providing a brand-new book to a child in need, or expanding the reach of our book drives into new communities, we’re more committed than ever to making sure every child has the chance to experience the magic of reading at home with a library of their own.
New Goals and Opportunities in 2025
This year, we’re thrilled to announce several exciting updates to our efforts at Book Drive for Kids.
Summer Reading program – for the first time, with the help of a grant from the City of Lewisville, we are gifting summer reading kits to 200 young readers at Central Elementary. These are not just random books but curated and engaging book titles to encourage success in school topics while sparking the joy of reading. Not only will they receive the books, but also a Student Enrichment Guide with ideas for parents on how to engage the family in reading and an Adventure Journal to write and draw about their adventures in books. With the funds from the City of Lewisville and our Senior Spelling Bee, we are only lacking $1,500 to fully fund this project. Supporting our local teachers and students is a priority for us.
Book Distribution events – invitations to bring gently-used books to local events, like Back to School events or Spring Flings, where parents and children can “fill a bag” of books are on the rise. We are so grateful for the many groups who have held book donation drives as these donations allow us to say “YES” when invited. If you would like to take part in one of these events, we are in need of volunteers to host the tables, usually on Saturdays.
Record-setting Free Book Fairs – these are the heart of our program. Not only have we served our local schools here in Denton county, but we have hosted events all across Dallas and our first Fort Worth ISD free book fair, with invitations to come to more schools. This year will be a record-setting year in the number of events.
We are especially excited that after three years of working with the Ferguson Road Initiative in locating sponsors, we are on-target to host a free book fair at ALL the low-income feeder schools of Bryan Adams High School in Far East Dallas. This particular part of Dallas is a food desert, childcare desert, and book desert. Having a role in bringing life through literacy to a greatly-underserved area is a real joy and making an impact for the revitalization of this part of Dallas.
YOU can make a difference – Let’s Partner Together!
Book Drive for Kids is driven by volunteers and generous donors who recognize the power of a good book! Whether you’re donating gently used books, making a monetary contribution to help us purchase new titles, or volunteering your time to help us organize events, every effort counts. Even sharing our mission on social media helps to spread the word and bring in more support. Truly, this is a community-wide effort.
A Bright Future Through Books
The impact of a book is far-reaching—it nurtures a child’s love for learning, supports literacy development, and can even inspire the next generation of leaders, thinkers, and creators. As we look ahead to 2025, we’re optimistic about the future and the endless possibilities that come from ensuring every child has access to books. Together, we can continue to foster a love of reading and create lasting change in the lives of children everywhere.
Let’s make 2025 the year we fill the world with even more stories, adventures, and hope!
With gratitude,
Michelle