Our Place in the History of Giving Books
Here we are smack dab in the season for stories, among others, of a particular jolly guy delivering presents. Minus the pointy ears and silly shoes, BookGive volunteers show up
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Start ‘Em Reading Young
This blog contributed by BookGive volunteer, author Phyllis Lundy. One of my earliest memories is from a Sunday morning in church. The choir sang as they walked past me up
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2020 as Year One
Someday, we’ll look back on 2020 and cringe with a shiver, glad that it’s behind us. For BookGive, though, 2020 was our Year One. BookGive is about to celebrate the
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Growing Little Free Libraries in Denver’s Book Deserts
In 2009, Todd Bol of Hudson, Wisconsin, built a model of a one room schoolhouse. It was a tribute to his mother; she was a teacher who loved to read. He
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Helpers in Hard Times: Casa de Paz and Latina SafeHouse
Think back to a time in your life that was hard. Could have been years ago, could have been last week, could be happening right now. Without even knowing the
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Ready to escape? Grab a book.
When you hear the word escape, where does your mind go? A beach with warm, soft sand between your toes and fluffy clouds in the blue sky? Back to a
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Getting the Right Books to the Right Folks at the Right Time
At BookGive, we know that to begin reading and continue as a reader, we all need books that spark our interest and inspire our learning. That’s why BookGive carefully curates
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Do You Live in a “Book Desert?”
What is a “Book Desert”? Did you know that you can live in the middle of a desert and not even realize it? When most people hear the word “desert,”
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BookGive Honors Literacy Champion, Dolly Parton
In an earlier blog, we told you why BookGive believes that having books at home matters. We’re not the only ones who think so. Studies have found that growing up
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