Books for the Bayou

Bringing Books Back to Students

PTA has teamed up with Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) to bring books back to students in Louisiana and Mississippi communities damaged by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Providing age-appropriate books for children’s personal libraries will further the rebuilding process, encourage children to become readers, and promote academic success.

This effort is being launched with Kids of Katrina funds—donated to help rebuild hurricane-affected areas. We are also asking local PTAs to consider raising funds specifically for Books for the Bayou to help supply the much-needed books.

All PTA funds go to buying books—at a discount!

Books for the Bayou is a great community service project that creates a powerful connection to helping students who were affected by the hurricanes regain some of what they lost. Distributions of books in this three-year program will take place primarily before summer breaks.

Supporting Books for the Bayou

Communities and individuals that choose to give to Books for the Bayou are asked to give monetary donations rather than books. With monetary donations, students are more certain to receive age-appropriate material in pristine condition—and we’ll save on shipping costs.

Funds raised by PTAs, as well as donations from individuals, are being collected through an online donation form.

For Books for the Bayou fundraising ideas, click here.