This January, celebrate Braille Literacy Month with Books Are Wings! January is a time to recognize Braille and the ways in which it connects blind and low vision people to literature and reading. Louis Braille, inventor of this system, was born in January. Braille is not a language, but rather a system of creating an […]
A reflection on another year of Books Are Wings in communities around Rhode Island, from our Executive Director, Jocelynn White At Books Are Wings we believe the power of literacy transforms the lives of children, their families, and communities for the better. For over 20 years, BAW has been working on the ground in response […]
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From all of us at Books Are Wings, we want to thank you for your continued support of reading and literacy in Rhode Island. Because of your time, investment and support we have been able to give the gift of literacy all year long. Every child in Rhode Island deserves access to books in their […]
The holidays are a time for reflecting on community, friendship and the challenges and joys that have shaped us over the past year. These twelve books explore many facets of the human experience, and all are beautifully written to explore those big ideas, with a variety of reading levels represented. These wonderful books are sure […]
Share your favorite book with Books Are Wings! As the year comes to a close, we are excited to announce the launch of our “take a shelfie” campaign! Beginning this week, we are going to spotlight readers across the state as they share a favorite or important book in their lives. Our hope is to […]
This GivingTuesday, support Books Are Wings and give the gift of literacy all year long. Your generosity will directly support Books Are Wings’ core mission of putting free books in the hands of children. Every child in Rhode Island deserves access to books in their home and to be excited about books and reading. Last year […]
Gift of Literacy Campaign Kickoff Reception celebrates local support of Books Are Wings. On November 21st, guests gathered in support of the kickoff of the Annual Gift of Literacy Campaign at Machines with Magnets in Pawtucket. The gallery space was perfect for staff, volunteers and guests to get to know each other and learn more […]
Join Books Are Wings this Thursday, November 21st from 5:30 to 8 p.m. to kick off this year’s Gift of Literacy Campaign Kick-off Reception. We are hosting this event at Machines With Magnets, at 400 Main Street in Pawtucket, a unique event and gallery space. The evening will include a cash bar, delicious bites, and […]
On a recent Thursday at Elizabeth Baldwin Elementary in Pawtucket, some 150 students made their way through an open classroom, each carefully picking out two books, and having personalized bookplates put in their selections. Students then heard a reading of “This is How We Do It,” by Matt Lamothe about how kids around the world […]
Platinum Sponsorships for our Gift of Literacy Campaign allow companies to support our mission with generous funding, but several companies have recently gone above and beyond in their support of our work. Platinum Sponsors for this year’s Gift Of Literacy Campaign include Bristol County Savings Bank and IGT, who recently matched their generous donations as […]