Books Are Wings

Your support of Books Are Wings had a big impact this year! Because of people like you, we were able to distribute over 67,000 books to local children through our programs. From Books All Year, to Read to 100, to 20 Book Boost, your generosity is empowering young readers and fostering their love of books. Thank you! The Books Are Wings team wishes you happy and healthy holiday season and a joyous new year.

This holiday season, you can show your loved ones you care AND support young readers through Books Are Wings' programs. A donation to Books Are Wings during our 11th Annual Gift of Literacy Campaign ensures that children and families in the state's under-resourced communities have increased access to books, high-quality literacy programs and resources to improve literacy outcomes. Please consider sponsoring the Gift of Literacy campaign during this season of giving. Donations of any amount help to fund our critical programs and bring the joy of reading into homes across Rhode Island. https://bit.ly/4fhIVLz

December is Human Rights Month, and today we're sharing six books for the young readers in your life. These books explore the themes of justice and equity and share the important message that everyone has inherent human rights and dignity. What are you reading this month? Drop a comment below.

If you are looking for the perfect last minute gift, look no further than a donation to Books Are Wings during our 11th Annual Gift of Literacy Campaign. By giving in honor of a person in your life, your support can help to fill in the gaps in the home libraries of young readers and families across the state. We partner with teachers, schools and community centers to provide literacy resources that can support reading skills. As a result, each year we get an average of 60,000 books out into communities around Rhode Island. Give the gift of literacy this holiday season: https://bit.ly/4fhIVLz Thank you to The Slate Studio for their incredible generosity in creating this video.

Looking for some holiday family fun with free books for kids? Check out our upcoming events!

This past week we enjoyed a read aloud with students at a book party event at Curvin-McCabe Elementary School in Pawtucket. During these programs, each child takes home two books for their home library and we have a community read aloud. These programs provide an opportunity for young readers to practice their literacy skills and have books to share with family to support their home learning! #literacy #childrensbooks

A big thank you to our incredible community for their support on GivingTuesday! Thanks to people like you, we raised $4,500 dollars for our Gift of Literacy Campaign. All funds will go back into our programs, ensuring that all children across Rhode Island have access to books and reading. If you would still like to give, head to: https://bit.ly/4eeFkgW

There are still a few hours to support Books Are Wings on GivingTuesday. We need your help to reach our stretch goal of $5,000! A donation of $5, $10, $25 or more will have a big impact for young readers around Rhode Island. Your donation will fund programs like Books All Year, 20 Book Boost and Read to 100, and build the home libraries of children who may not have books at home. Your support matters as we approach the end of GivingTuesday. Bookmark our fundraiser link on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Zb4gAh Or, head to our website to donate: https://bit.ly/4eeFkgW

There is still time to support young readers! Help Books Are Wings on this worldwide day of giving and ensure that every child in Rhode Island has access to books and reading. You can support young readers by giving at the links below, sharing the campaign on social media, or tagging friends on our posts. However you choose to support our work today, amplifying our campaign means more books in the hands of young readers across Rhode Island. Bookmark our fundraiser link on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Zb4gAh Or, head to our website to donate: https://bit.ly/4eeFkgW Every action counts as we approach the end of GivingTuesday.

Today is the day! GivingTuesday is here. Support Books Are Wings on this worldwide day of giving, and ensure that every child in Rhode Island has access to books and reading. Our programs help to build the personal libraries of young readers. You can help us continue to make a big impact locally by giving today. If you are able to give, head to our fundraiser link on Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Zb4gAh Or, head to our website to donate: https://bit.ly/4eeFkgW Thank you for your of support Books Are Wings on this incredible day of worldwide generosity!