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December 17, 2020  |  By Samantha Polon  |  In Children

Children’s Books for 2021

Books Are Wings believes that choice is paramount in getting children excited about reading. When children are excited about the subjects or characters they are reading, they read for longer periods of time and reach for books more often. Having books that are representative of the communities we serve is also critical. Children should see […]

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September 22, 2020  |  By Maria Tocco  |  In Back To School, Children

Back to School

We’re here to help parents and teachers through these unprecedented times! As the summer comes to a close, teachers are welcoming students back to both the classroom and the computer screen. Some parents are choosing to home-school. With all of the changes taking place throughout the state, parents and teachers can rest assured that Books Are […]

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August 27, 2020  |  By Maria Tocco  |  In Back To School, Children, Community, Events, Volunteer

We Need Your Help!

Seeking Book Donations and Volunteers to Help Us Organize Next Week August 27, 2020–We’re reaching out to our friends and supporters who can help us with book donations and book organization to prepare for distribution as schools begin to re-open. We are working towards our goal of collecting 10,000 books this Fall to put in […]

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August 18, 2020  |  By Maria Tocco  |  In Back To School, Children, Ideas

Three tips to read with your children at home

A few weeks ago our executive director Jocelynn White was the guest speaker for the United Way of Rhode Island’s Community First Conversations with UWRI’s president and CEO Cortney Nicolato. (The conversation took place live on their Facebook page where viewers can watch the entire recorded conversation.) Books Are Wings partners with UWRI for our […]

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_The most important thing we can do for our kids while they are doing this distance learning is to make sure they read, read, read._ RI Governor Gina Raimondo. (1)
April 12, 2020  |  By Samantha Polon  |  In Children

RI Reads At Home!

To further support families in distance learning, RIDE and the Governor’s office have created “RI Reads At Home: April Reading Challenge.” This team has challenged “all students in Rhode Island to read for at least 20-60 minutes every single day in the month of April.” The recommendations for reading minutes by age level are as follows: […]

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December 15, 2019  |  By Samantha Polon  |  In Children

Books to Borrow, Buy or Find at a Book Spot for the Holidays!

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 […]

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Research suggests that growing up in a home with at least 20 books is associated with 3 additional years of schooling for children. Books Are Wings seeks to provide every child with regular access to books.
 

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