Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation

06/03/2026

We are pleased to announce that Brittany Horine-Hernandez has joined our team as Vice President of Development!

Brittany has more than a decade of experience in development, having worked at KIPP Public Schools, Kickstart Kids, The Council on Recovery, and most recently, as the Director of Community Giving for the Houston Texans. Brittany will lead our Literacy Legacy Society and program campaign fundraising efforts.

06/02/2026

It is with great pleasure that we welcome Amy Chronis as the newest member of our Board of Directors.🎉

A highly respected business and civic leader, Amy recently retired from Deloitte following a distinguished career spanning more than 30 years. During her tenure, she served in several senior leadership roles, including Managing Partner of Deloitte's Houston practice, Vice Chair, and U.S. Oil, Gas & Chemicals Leader.

An avid reader and passionate advocate for literacy, Amy brings both deep personal commitment and exceptional professional expertise to her service on the Board. She has been a valued supporter of the Foundation’s work for many years, and we are thrilled to welcome her leadership and perspective as we continue advancing our mission.

06/02/2026

Our thanks to PaperCity Houston for spotlighting our signature event! We appreciate the thoughtful article and everyone who helped make this event a success.

With the celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary little more than a month away, it was only fitting, if totally serendipitous, that the three

05/26/2026

Thanks to Oxy, our My Home Library program reached even more students this semester. Over 1,150 students received new backpacks packed with books to foster a love of reading right here in the City of Houston.

05/22/2026

Summer is quickly approaching, which means it’s almost time for Camp Adventure! Yesterday, with the support of KPMG and Children's Museum Houston, we assembled materials for our campers to have an amazing summer!

05/20/2026

The students at McGowen Elementary School are gearing up for summer reading and are ready thanks to Woodside Energy! Through the My Home Library program, each student received five books. With these new additions to their personal libraries, every child can continue their reading journey all summer long.

05/15/2026

The My Home Library program is making a difference in the Permian Basin this semester, all thanks to Oxy ! 1,241 students at three local elementary schools received backpacks filled with books, fueling their passion for reading and empowering them to succeed in school and beyond the classroom.

05/14/2026

05/13/2026

Oxy is spreading the joy of reading in Colorado this spring! Over 1,160 students at two local schools received new backpacks filled with books, helping to inspire young readers and create a lasting impact.

05/12/2026

We're honored to be nominated for Best Independent Bookstore in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers' Choice Awards! ⭐

This award is voted on by readers, so if you'd like to vote for us, you can vote once each day beginning today and ending Monday, June 1 at 11:59am ET! Vote here: https://10best.usatoday.com/qr/48743/