How can I help?


The generosity of our community
has helped Books Are GEMS
grow into what it is today.

Here are additional ways to
invest in the future of
​Books Are GEMS!

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An investment in literacy is an
investment in the future.
Give the gift of reading and change children's lives, one (1) book at a time!

Monetary Investment

We welcome financial support (big or small)! 

Financial donations may be made in-store, through PayPal (see below), or mailed to our storefront location.

Amazon Store Online, Currently Postponed Until Further Notice!

Order that perfect "GEM" online!

Save on shipping if you are local (in El Paso) and stop in to pick up purchases. 

Don't forget to order through Amazon Smile and a percentage of your purchase will be donated back to our store!

Amazon Smile

Shop anywhere on Amazon through the button below and Amazon will donate to Books are GEMS!

Giving Assistant

Giving Assistant is a free, easy, and reliable way to help Books Are Gems go even further. When you shop online at 1800+ popular online retailers using Giving Assistant, you earn cash back. 

Then, you get to decide how much of that cash back you would like to donate to Books Are Gems.


You will even find great deals like Target Promo Codes, as well as savings at stores such as Lowe's and Best Buy.

Shop. Earn. Change the world!

Book Donations Are Currently Cancelled!
​Please Remember, We Are NOT Accepting Book Donations at This Time Due to Safety Precautions! We Do Appreciate You Thinking of Us but We Hope You Understand That We Must Follow Strict Safety Precautions! Thank You for Understanding!
We Will Keep You Informed, If at A Future Date We Should Be Able to Accept Book Donations!


We take new and used books
and teaching materials at our storefront location.

We are unable to pick up donations,
but we are always glad to help you unload them at our store!

Book Drives, Currently Cancelled,
​Due to the Pandemic!

Host a book drive at your school, club, or place of employment,
and bring the books on in!

We are always willing to provide any informational materials for you to present to your group or school, etc.

Our representatives can present a PowerPoint
for your group, club, or school, etc.

Please call our store for more information
or to set up a presentation!

(915) 845-5437

contact@booksaregems.org