A word from our founder
“My grandfather was raised on a small farm in northern Canada, but during WWI joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and became a decorated war hero. He then became a teacher of aeronautics and was a passionate supporter of reading and learning. He was my childhood hero. His three children grew up to be a notable physicist, a world-renowned geologist, and a paleontologist. My mother was the paleontologist, who gave up her career to raise her children.
I remember my grandfather visiting local used bookstores in Santa Barbara to buy paperback books, so his grandchildren would read them while spending summers on his farm. He ran a small lemon and avocado grove at that time. That system worked! The grandkids grew up earning 6 master’s degrees and three doctoral degrees.”
-Read Boles
Owner, Texas Tamale Company
Quick Facts
- Established in 2016
- Benefitting Title 1 Schools
- Over 51,000 books collected
- Over 18,000 students reached
Kick Off Event on October 12th!
Join on us on October 12th from 11 AM to 2 PM at Robinson Westchase Library (3223 Wilcrest Dr, Houston, TX 77042)
January - March
Donations are sorted into categories to be distributed to Houston Literacy Partners and/or sorted for the next “Read It Forward” book sale which allows Literacy in the Bag to purchase brand new books fo Title 1 Schools.
October - December
Collecting new and gently used books throughout Houston HPL Library Donation Bins Neighborhood Champion Block Walks Local Literacy Events
Visit litb@texastamale for details on volunteer opportunities and sign up today!