Meet the Team Behind: Global Give-A-Book

Global Give-A-Book fosters early literacy and promotes academic readiness among children in rural and low-income communities. By providing award-winning, culturally diverse books to children who need them most, GGAB is aiming to close the literacy gap one book at a time. Learn more here! 

Can you tell me about your mission? 

GGAB was founded on the belief that literacy is a necessity, not a privilege. We foster early literacy and promote academic readiness by providing diverse books to rural communities and low-income children. Our vision is a world where every child, regardless of their background,  has access to books. Every child should have their own book! In collaboration with community partners and local food pantries, we have created a direct link to the children who can most benefit from our programs. These connections build on established points of delivery for every box of food distributed, including GGAB materials. 

How do your programs make reading fun for kids?

Global Give-A-Book champions youth literacy by providing new, award-winning children’s books to APS Title 1 McKinney-Vento initiatives, which include after school tutoring, meals, and literacy instruction. Lavender Libros is a literacy program that invites community leaders to read award-winning books aloud on video, encouraging children to listen and read along. These videos are featured on our YouTube, where children can access them from anywhere. We also have a German Shepard named Daisy who visits children in schools to encourage them to read 15 minutes a day to their pets or stuffed animals.

What food services do you provide? 

We're proud to partner with the Community Pantry of Gallup, supporting Native American communities in McKinley County. Through efforts like "Food For Kids," children receive food and new books, addressing poverty and food insecurity among native families. We also work with the El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank to provide food for 171,000 El Pasoans. UTEP's recent study revealed 35% of El Pasoans face food insecurity, doubling national estimates for our community. The food bank services low-income children across 182 schools in seven West Texas counties. 

How can individuals get involved in your work?

As we continue to write our story, each donation represents a new chapter in a child’s life, a testament to our belief that every page turned is a step towards a more literate and informed community. GGAB needs community leaders, such as yourself, to help children in need and 

make a difference in our communities