Saturday Story Time
on
Saturday Feb 4th, 2023
@ 10:30 a.m.
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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:

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!

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.
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.

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.
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.
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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.
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Passcode: "Books"
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Password: BOOKS
Meeting ID: 708 876 9805
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
Meeting ID: 708 876 9805
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TOMAS PORRAS ACOSTA
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How Books are GEMS began:
A Love Story
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
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Books are GEMS Programs
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Books are GEMS
Phone:
(915) 845-5437
Address:
7744 North Loop, Suite B
El Paso, Texas 79915
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Phone:
(915) 845-5437
Address:
7744 North Loop, Suite B
El Paso, Texas 79915
Trouble finding us?

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