​Dates to Remember:
Friday Dec 6, the bookstore will open at 2 p.m 

Christmas & New Year's Holidays -
​We will be closed Monday Dec 23rd to
​Sat Jan 4th, 2025
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DONATE TODAY!
Your Donation will be used for the purchase of new children's books.  Our mission is to increase literacy rates in our community by placing a book in every child's hands!

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Thank you for your Donation!

 New Saturday Story Time 
​Every Saturday 
​@ 11:30 a.m. 

​Story time books will be given to the first 15 Families attending Story Time Saturdays
Se entregarán libros de cuentos a los primeros 15 familias que asistan a los sábados de cuentos.
Hora de cuentos todos los Sábados, a las 11:30 a. m. ¡
​Pase por aquí y recoja libros gratis para todos los niños!

The Following Books will be read this Saturday!

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'Twas the Night Before Christmas in Texas: A Twist on a Classic Christmas Tale and Fun Stocking Stuffer for Boys and Girls 4-8 - Jo Parry

A classic Christmas story combined with the magic of Santa visiting the LONE STAR STATE! It's the night before Christmas in Texas and you're nestled snug in your bed. Your stocking is hung by the chimney with care―will Santa visit YOUR HOUSE? Follow Santa's journey to Amarillo , Austin , Arlington , and more in this magical retelling of a classic children's Christmas book starring landmarks like Reunion Tower and Space Center Houston . An ideal Christmas gift or holiday stocking stuffer, this read-aloud story is the perfect way for kids, parents, grandparents, and caregivers to celebrate the holiday season in Texas. What's From Amarillo to Austin, from Arlington to the Rio Grande, Santa can't wait to visit all the children on his Nice List. He piles his sleigh high with a sack full of gifts, and off he goes!
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A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree - Daniel Bernstrom

Boisterous and buzzing, A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree is destined to be an instant classic . . . with delightfully funny illustrations and clever, fun-to-read text, from the acclaimed author of One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree.

When a hungry, fuzzy brown bear and a hive of angry bees come face to face, everybody's abuzz! Award-winning author Daniel Bernstrom and critically acclaimed illustrator Brandon James Scott have created a rowdy, rhythmic read-aloud that's also perfect for beginning readers. This epic chase story features Bernstrom's signature alliterative wordplay and verbal pizzazz, along with Scott's expressive characters that jump off the pages. A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree has the kind of high-energy, uninhibited playfulness that makes kids want to run, chase, find out something about bear and bee behavior—and learn to read!
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¡Ayúdanos a reducir los residuos! ¡Trae tu bolsa de reciclaje y llénala de libros!
Cada niño puede seleccionar un nuevo libro para niños ¡y ocho (8) libros usados ​​en buen estado!
​ ​¡Son 9 libros gratis para todos los niños!
​¡Además, los padres pueden recoger libros para sus hijos! ​

We Celebrated our 20th Birthday! Thank you Vemac for your Sponsorship!
Everyone Had a Great Time!
Celebramos nuestros veinte años ¡Cumpleaños! ¡Gracias Vemac por su patrocinio! ¡Todos se lo pasaron genial!

A Magician Performed Magic Tricks!
¡Un mago realizó trucos de magia!

Vivian Venegas Gonzalez read to the kids!
Vivian Venegas González lee a los niños!
Your Donation Will Help Us Continue to Provide "Free" Books for Kids!
Thank you!
¡Su donación nos ayudará a continuar brindando libros "gratis" para niños! ¡Gracias!

​We Thank You for Supporting Books are Gems Bookstore!
¡Le agradecemos su apoyo a la librería Books are Gems!

Gratis para profesores
Libros gratis, 25 por semestre
Recursos gratuitos para profesores Libros de trabajo para estudiantes,
Gráficos, Pósters, Juegos & Más

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

CONOCE A NUESTRO NUEVO MIEMBRO DE LA JUNTA ​ - TOMÁS PORRAS ACOSTA
Compartiendo su historia sobre ¡Los libros son gemas!
Click on our video below to learn more about Books are GEMS.

How Books are GEMS began:
A Love Story

Twenty (20) Years Later
Veinte (20) años después
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.

Desde sus inicios, Books are GEMS ha proporcionado más de 1,5 MILLONES DE LIBROS a niños y educadores. Gracias al apoyo continuo de la comunidad de El Paso, Books are GEMS continúa ampliando su alcance a través de varios programas.
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 PNC Bank building
​Línea de tiempo
  • Enero de 2003: Books are GEMS se convierte en una organización sin fines de lucro 501(c)(3) y comienza la recaudación de fondos.
  • Las distribuciones comienzan en Alamo, AOY y Roosevelt en el sur de El Paso.
  • Los libros comienzan a fluir y el dormitorio de Gracie se desborda.
  • El salón y el comedor de Paula Madriles se llenan
  • El garaje de un amigo se desborda
  • Paula Madriles y amigos se ven obligados a alquilar un trastero, y luego otro
  • Junio de 2003: Books are GEMS se muda a la Placita Santa Fe en Doniphan
  • Enero de 2006: Books are GEMS llega a su ubicación actual, 7744 North Loop, Suite B, ubicada en el lado derecho/mitad trasera del edificio PNC Bank.
Books are GEMS Programs
- Nine (9) Free Books a Month
- General Bookstore
- Free Materials for Educators
- Storytime Saturdays
- Major Distribution
- Rx to Read -for physicians
 Programas de GEMS
- Nueve (9)  libros gratis al mes
- Librería General
- Materiales gratuitos para educadores
- Sábados de cuentos
- Distribucion mayor
- Rx para leer - para doctores

Our Location
Nuestra ubicación

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
Scan the QR code or Click on the Image to Donate! Thank you!
¡Escanee el código QR o haga clic en la imagen para donar hoy! ¡Gracias!
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Help place a book into the hands of a child.
Donate today to give the gift of reading!

Ayude a poner un libro en manos de un niño.
¡Dona hoy para regalar la lectura!