I’ve been in love with reading most of my life. My affection for the written word eventually translated into both a love of and career in libraries for most of my adult life.

Like most people who work in libraries, I love getting books into the hands  of those who enjoy reading as much as I do. Better World Books allows me to do this on a much larger scale than ever before—not only are we helping to get books into the hands of those in search of a good read around the world, we’re helping our Literacy Partners generate funds to create a new wave of avid readers.

I feel especially lucky to be a part of this unique company because I’m well aware of the challenge libraries face when it comes to their discards and donations. By offering libraries a socially and environmentally responsible outlet for their books that’s not only easy, effective, and free, I know we’re offering them a solution they can use!

December 10, 2007 is the day I realized the true meaning of making a difference. That is the day I joined Better World Books.  As a neo-member of the Better World Books team, I am able to work hands-on and not only see but feel the impact and countless accomplishments Better World Books is continuously making throughout the world.

I am elated to work for a company that literally impacts everything it encounters. It’s amazing! Furthermore, working along side people who share the same values and zeal that I possess makes my job worth while. At the end of the day, I can honestly say that I know I have made a difference somewhere in the world. Funding literacy and caring for the environment are what we do best! I challenge you to make a difference! Go!

Better World Books is a very interesting company. In my search for a career I came across many job descriptions that offered many things, but the substance that this company brings definitely has made this a great choice.

I truly believe that some companies have good intentions and want to do better for the world around them, but some how they get lost in the hustle and bustle of corporate America. Better World Books, however seems to really stand on their purpose and aims to create a better world for all through helping to fight illiteracy and through cultivating minds. I give Better World Books all the credit in the world and I hope that my presence here will help this company continue to accomplish all of their goals.

Even as one of the newbies here with Better World Books, I realize the impact that our company has on literacy. Within the second week of my position here, a student from UGA (University of Georgia) visited our Alpharetta office to personally thank us for our contribution to Books for Africa.

A week later we received an email from a student in Algeria, expressing his gratitude for our service. The following week, I picked up an issue of Business Week: Small Biz and who’s on the cover? Xavier Helgesen… one of the co-founders of the company (read more in previous entry)! Way to go Xavier! Better World Books is amazing!!