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From May 7-14, something extraordinary happened across Greater Birmingham. More than 700 volunteers brought the joy of reading into 42 schools, reaching more than 15,000 students. Every single child heard a story and received a brand new book to take home.
None of this would have been possible without our incredible partner, Books-A-Million.
Books-A-Million’s sponsorship of this event made Better Basics Reads 2026 a reality. Their commitment to children's literacy in our community goes beyond a donation; it's an investment in the futures of thousands of young readers.
🎥 Be sure to watch the highlights!
Video by Niblett Media
05/08/2026
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🍿❤️ Over the next week, we're delivering these little popcorn "thank yous" to the hundreds of classroom teachers hosting Better Basics Reads guest readers. Thank you for welcoming volunteers into your classrooms and for inspiring young scholars every single day.
This week and every week, we appreciate YOU!
05/07/2026
What a great start to ! Thanks to our incredible volunteers, Birmingham City Schools, and Books-A-Million, more than 10,000 students are taking home a new book today. There's nothing like seeing young readers light up when they hear a story and get to take it home!
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1231 2nd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL
35233
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| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
