Oakland Literacy Trip Video (1 of 2)

Posted by admin on 03.18.2011 at 9:13 am

As you may recall, a group of BWB employees and two of our Librarian partners recently volunteered to do some hands-on work with the National Center for Family Literacy in Oakland, CA.  Here is the first of two videos showing the collaboration of schools, students, and their parents in literacy education.  See firsthand what kind of impact your purchases from Better World Books have in the world.

Part 2 is on the way!

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Better World Books + NCFL @Lilith

Posted by Abbey on 07.19.2010 at 10:18 am

At the Lilith Fair concert in L.A. I had an opportunity to chat with Emily Kirkpatrick of the National Center for Family Literacy about books, music, literacy and learning.

I asked her why are books and music so linked together for people and she had this to say:

“Passion – I think that’s the most important thing. People become avid readers because there’s a subject that they’re passionate about…and its similar with becoming a musician or enjoying music as a form of expression. It’s something that taps into your passion.”

Check out the video to hear more.

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Interview with Founder: Xavier!

Posted by admin on 10.30.2007 at 11:43 am

Check out the following video, a la www.brightcove.tv.  It’s an interview with Better World Books’ own Xavier Hegelsen!  The interview was taken at the Green Festival in D.C. which is “a two-day party with a serious purpose: to accelerate the emergence of a new economic paradigm that is life-affirming and life-restoring. Together we are cultivating a culture of sustainability and social equity that honors our interdependence with all life.”  Read more about the festival.

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Books for Africa visits Better World Books

Posted by Andy on 03.12.2007 at 9:55 pm

Tom Warth, the founder of Books for Africa, along with Pat Plonski, Executive Director, visited the Better World Books warehouse recently with our CEO David Murphy to discuss the mission of BFA, see the operation, and answer questions from employees about BFA, and announce further growth in the BWB-BFA partnership.

Here is a short clip of Tom Warth, discussing Books for Africa’s mission and the partnership with BWB.

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