"REMIXING THE NARRATIVE"
Est. 2018
​Literacy and resources for children from 6 months to 18 years old! We celebrate diversity through books, authors, and storytellers from all walks of life. Our mission is to inspire young readers to discover the magic of books, share their own stories, explore meaningful conversations, and—most importantly—have fun along the way! Whether it's through our vibrant literary festival, fun-filled family events, creative writing workshops, book giveaways, or engaging online programs, we offer endless opportunities for your kids and families to get involved, be inspired, and spark great conversations! Dive into the joy of reading with us!
Since 2018, we’ve impacted over 30,000 young readers
and have distributed over 60,000 books!
ABOUT BURST INTO BOOKS
Burst Into Books is a CPS Vendor and a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to provide culturally relevant enrichment opportunities, engage and support the community through access to resources, and leverage the brilliance of Black people to cultivate published authors. We envision a world that is transformed through intentional access to culturally responsive literature.
Disclosure: Burst Into Books is an affiliate of Bookshop.org and we will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.
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*All proceeds will be used to support Burst Into Books' programs and services.
reading statistics
Providing kids with a stream of age-appropriate books can triple interest in childhood reading (Harris, L., 2003)
Only 35% of public school students read at or above the Proficient level, in Texas the average drops to only 25% (U.S. Department of Education, 2017)
Kids who regularly read have better language skills, larger vocabulary and high cognitive skills than non-readers (Child Development, 2006)
47% of fourth-graders from low-income families read below the basic level (Rif.org)
We hit our 15,000 goal for 2024!!!
NUMBER OF BOOKS DONATED
7,522
2019 - 2020
8,050
2021
9,589
2022
12,358
2023
15,428
2024
UPCOMING Events
