Books Are GEMS
"The more you read, the more things you know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go!"
~Dr. Seuss
  • Who We Are
    • Mission and Vision
    • Board of Directors
    • Contact us
    • GEMS News
  • What We Do
    • Severn (7) Free Books a Month!
    • Storytime Saturdays
    • Test Prep Student Resources
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Educator Support & Materials
    • Major Distribution
    • General Bookstore
    • Rx to Read
  • Where To Find Us
  • Donate
  • Newsletters
    • April 2020 Newsletter
    • March 2020 Newsletter
    • February 2020 Newsletter
    • January 2020 Newsletter
    • September 2019 Newsletter
    • August 2019 Newsletter
    • July 2019 Newsletter
    • Spring 2019 Newsletter
  • Our Partners
  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Special Events
    • Summer Reading Challenge
  • FAQs
  • Research
There is always something exciting
happening at Books Are GEMS!

Thank you, Carino's!

Books Are GEMS would like to thank the amazing management and staff of Carino's Italian Restaurant! Whether you joined us at the eastside or westside location, we appreciate your continued support!
Thank you!
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Thank you, Helen of Troy, for supporting Books Are GEMS!

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We would like to thank Helen of Troy and everyone who supported Books Are GEMS during our Charity Sunday at the Helen of Troy Warehouse Outlet. Books Are GEMS appreciates all of the support we receive from everyone in our community.
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Thank you, Raising Cane's!

Books Are GEMS would like to thank everyone that came out to support us at Raising Cane's at the Fountains! A special thank you goes to the management and staff who helped make this fundraiser a huge success!
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Thank you, Chipotle!

We would like to thank everyone that came out to support our fundraiser at Chipotle at the Fountains!
Special thanks go to:
GM Vanessa, Manager Gabby and
the rest of the amazing staff.

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A special thanks to "It's Not Over!" for hosting our 4th annual Christmas Event.

Over 1,000 kids received new toys and books for free!

Vendors and dance groups made the event even more exciting!
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We want to thank everyone who participated in our
first Reading Olympics!
Congratulations to all of our Gold Medal Readers!


Thank you, KCOS!!

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Books Are Gems would like to thank KCOS, Western Tech, Brandon Bailey Johnson, and all of the volunteers and vendors who helped make the KCOS Reading Festival a HUGE success!
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