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January 22, 2021  |  By Samantha Polon  |  In Uncategorized

Learning About The Inauguration

The recent inauguration was a star-studded event, full of music, singing and poetry. On January 20, 2021, Joseph Biden and Kamala Harris were sworn in as president and vice president, respectively, of the United States. It’s a historic moment for our nation, as Kamala Harris will be the first female, first Black, and first Indian […]

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November 30, 2020  |  By Samantha Polon  |  In Uncategorized

#GivingTuesday 2020

This #GivingTuesday, give to Books Are Wings and help us to continue the Book Bag Project and develop accompanying online literacy resources for families. We’ve been working hard to build partnerships with local nonprofits and school districts, getting books out along with food and other emergency resources. Reading and access to books is a right, […]

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September 10, 2020  |  By Maria Tocco  |  In In the News, Uncategorized

Welcome to our New Board Members!

Welcome to our New Board Members! As the individuals who have overall responsibility for the governance of Books Are Wings, our trustees are tasked with guiding the vision and mission of our organization. They are selected for their breadth of knowledge and experience in their respective fields, and have told us they are inspired to […]

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May 26, 2020  |  By Samantha Polon  |  In Uncategorized

New Summer Books

Summer is just around the corner, and school will be wrapping up in a few short weeks. The summer provides lots of opportunities for trying new activities, spending time outdoors and reading the latest books and novels. Libraries are opening back up for in-person browsing later in the summer, but many are already doing curb-side […]

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December 8, 2019  |  By Samantha Polon  |  In Uncategorized

Take A “Shelfie!”

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 […]

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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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