Since its inception, Books are GEMS has provided over 1.5 MILLION BOOKS to children and educators. Thanks to ongoing support from the El Paso Community, Books are GEMS continues to expand its reach through various programs.
Timeline
January 2003 - Books are GEMS becomes a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and fundraising begins
Distributions begin at Alamo, AOY, and Roosevelt in South El Paso
Books begin flowing in and Gracie’s bedroom overflows
Paula Madriles’s living and dining room fill up
A friend’s garage overflows
Paula Madriles and friends are forced to rent a storage unit, and then another
June 2003: Books are GEMS moves into the Placita Santa Fe on Doniphan
January 2006: Books are GEMS reaches its current location, 7744 North Loop, Suite B, located on the right side / back half of the BBVA Compass Bank building
Books are GEMS Programs - Six (6) Free Books a Month - General Bookstore - Free Materials for Educators - Storytime Saturdays - Major Distribution - Rx to Read
Your Donation Will Help Us Continue to Provide "Free" Books for Kids! Thank you!
Celebrating:
Saturday Story Time 2023 Every Saturday 10:30 a.m.
CURRENT PROGRAMS!
Every Child Can Select One New Children's Book and Six Gently Used Books! That's 7 Free Books for Every Child! Plus, Parent's May Pick Up Books for Their Children!
We Thank You for Supporting Books are Gems Bookstore!
Join the Summer Reading Challenge for Kids! Win Great Prizes at the end of Summer: Stop by the bookstore or call the bookstore @ (915) 845-5437 or email us at : Susan@booksaregems.org
Virtual Storytime Every Saturday Join Us, Link to story time at bottom of page
This Saturday, July 8th, the Following Books will be read:
Your Story Time Link
Join Zoom Meeting, Click the following link: https://zoom.us/j/7088769805
Passcode: "Books"
If the Link Does not Work, Copy & Paste on your Browser Search. You May also login to Zoom.us and enter the Meeting I.D. 708 876 9805 Password: BOOKS
Meeting ID: 708 876 9805
Activity Sheets for you to download!
MEET OUR NEW BOARD MEMBER TOMAS PORRAS ACOSTA Sharing his story about Books are Gems!