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
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Saturday Story Time 
on 

Saturday Feb 4th, 2023
@ 10:30 a.m.
Scroll down for Zoom link to Story time

Stop by and Sign up to win a Large Box of Chocolates for Valentine's Day!

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CURRENT PROGRAMS!

Every Child Can Select One New Children's Book
​and Six Gently Used Books!
​That's 7  Free Books for Every Child!
Plus, Parent's May Pick Up Books for Their Children!

​We Thank You for Supporting Books are Gems Bookstore!


Meet this week's Storytime Reader:

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Angel Perez
He recently graduated from UTEP with a Bachelors in Biology. Angel is working to become a high school science teacher. Ever since he sat in a lab and got to see how the world works, he has wanted to become a science teacher. He loves going outdoors to experience nature, especially hiking and rock climbing. He is excited to be back to read for Books are GEMS! Angel is also our former Bookstore Manager for Books are Gems!



**The first 50 families to come to the bookstore during the week will receive two new story books free!


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 The Magic School Bus

​Ms. Frizzle's class is having a hard time putting together a giant globe of the world. A piece is missing...an island so new it hasn't been discovered yet! Before they know it, the kids are beneath the ocean’s surface, exploring an underwater volcano. Join the class as they learn about volcanoes
.  Check out the vocabulary words attached with the activities.







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George and Martha, Two Great Friends

​Any children's book whose very first sentence is "George was fond of peeking in windows" is impossible to put down.  And the third: "He never did that again." SPOILER ALERT: she places her clawfoot tub upside down on his giant head. Even for a hippo, this seems unlikely, but I'm guessing that anyone reading a book about talking hippos that walk on their hind legs isn't in search of reality. Despite the book's beginning, which makes you start to think lots of poorly thought-out scenarios are to follow, this is a cute easy-reader with some good lessons on privacy, vanity and ... I don't know ... something else.  There are teaching moments in this hilarious book.








FREE - Activity Sheets for You to Download!


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Virtual Storytime Saturdays

Books are Gems is inviting you to
Storytime Saturdays scheduled Zoom meetings.

Books Are Gems  StoryTime Saturday via  Zoom 
Each Saturday @ 10:30 a.m.

Join Zoom Meeting, Click the following link:

https://zoom.us/j/7088769805

Passcode: "Books"

If the Link Does not Work, Copy & Paste on your Browser Search.
You May also login to Zoom.us and enter the
​Meeting I.D. 708 876 9805
Password: BOOKS
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Meeting ID: 708 876 9805

Your Donation Will Help Us Continue to Provide "Free" Books for Kids!
Thank you



MEET OUR NEW BOARD MEMBER
​TOMAS PORRAS ACOSTA
Sharing his story about Books are Gems!

Click on our video below to learn more about Books are GEMS.


How Books are GEMS began:
A Love Story


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Eighteen (18) Years Later
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Since its inception, Books are GEMS has provided over 1.5 MILLION BOOKS to children and educators. Thanks to ongoing support from the El Paso Community, Books are GEMS continues to expand its reach through various programs.
Timeline
  • January 2003 - Books are GEMS becomes a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and fundraising begins
  • Distributions begin at Alamo, AOY, and Roosevelt in South El Paso
  • Books begin flowing in and Gracie’s bedroom overflows
  • Paula Madriles’s living and dining room fill up
  • A friend’s garage overflows
  • Paula Madriles and friends are forced to rent a storage unit, and then another
  • June 2003: Books are GEMS moves into the Placita Santa Fe on Doniphan
  • January 2006: Books are GEMS reaches its current location, 7744 North Loop, Suite B, located on the right side / back half of the BBVA Compass Bank building
Books are GEMS Programs
- Six (6) Free Books a Month
- General Bookstore
- Free Materials for Educators
- Storytime Saturdays
- Major Distribution
- Rx to Read
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Our Location


Books are GEMS

Phone:
(915) 845-5437

Address:
7744 North Loop, Suite B
El Paso, Texas 79915


Trouble finding us?
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Books Are GEMS is located on the right side / back half
of the PNC Bank building

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