Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation

Foundation Board Member Pamela Wells, Ed.D. joined campers this summer at Camp Adventure to explore pollination through sunflower dissection and create a pollination farm. She also dedicated time refilling the Julia C. Hester House Barbara's Book Box for all to enjoy! We appreciate her engagement in the community and are thrilled to have her on our Board of Directors, ensuring literacy for all!

According to The Public Library Association, regular library visits can boost a child’s love for reading by 18%. Thanks to the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation, we’re making this a reality for the community at NHH Savoy. This past Saturday, NHH partnered with the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation (BBHLF) Young Professionals Group to stock and organize Savoy’s library with hundreds of new books, creating a welcoming space for 120 families. This new addition brings us to two family libraries, both made possible by the BBHLF, serving 307 households at NHH Reed and NHH Savoy. We are thankful for this partnership and the opportunity to expand literacy and education for all. #LiteracyForAll #BarbaraBushFoundation #NewHopeHousing #LiteracyMatters #LibraryResources

Visit https://lnkd.in/g3RZR6f6 to watch Jean Becker’s full interview with KPRC2's frank billingsley, where she discusses her latest novel, "Character Matter: And Other Life Lessons from George H. W. Bush," and shares some of her favorite letters from his colleagues.

Our incredible friends at Deloitte organized an enlightening workshop for the Foundation team. The session emphasized efficient time management and communication practices, helping give our best foot forward to the community. We are grateful for the valuable insights shared!

Summer has arrived and Camp Adventure is in full force! 🔍 Hosted by Julia C. Hester House this month in partnership with the Children's Museum Houston, our campers are diving into the fascinating world of climate change. They're exploring how organisms connect in ecosystems and discovering sustainable recycling practices. ♻

Family Dollar: Our thanks to Family Dollar for their participation in our Raising a Reader service project at the Points of Light conference! Your large team of volunteers helped make an even larger impact on our Raising a Reader program and starting the literacy journey of newborns across Houston!

Our gratitude to Oxy for their help during the Points of Light conference service project! Your assistance will help guide new parents and their children across Houston through literacy!

This month, KPRC 2 Community spotlight featured children’s literacy. Head to https://lnkd.in/g2StzhGe to learn more about summer learning loss from Foundation President & CEO Julie Finck, Ph.D.

Chris Bohjalian sat down with Lauren Bush Lauren to discuss his latest novel "The Princess of Las Vegas" and his writing process. Head to https://lnkd.in/g_-UfU8P and watch the full KPRC 2 interview!

Shout out to ExxonMobil volunteers for dedicating their time to our Raising a Reader service project during the Points of Light Conference! Thank you for helping to make an impact on new parents!