HELPING CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES ONE BOOK AT A TIME.

MEET BARRAZ GENESIS

Barraz Genesis is a nonprofit dedicated to elevating literacy rates through the empowerment of family engagement in the joy of storytelling.

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ARIZONA

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NEW YORK

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TEXAS

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Your donation to Barraz Genesis can help bridge the literacy gap and provide essential resources for reading programs in underrepresented school districts, ensuring every individual has the opportunity to thrive. Your contribution can change lives and build brighter futures through the power of equitable education.

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With over 500 books distributed, 40 families provided with school clothes, and nearly $30,000 raised for literacy programs, our nonprofit’s impact spans across three states, touching lives and fostering a love for reading in communities nationwide.

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🎬✨ Exciting news! Barraz Genesis is partnering with writer and director @kelliconverso on her NYU thesis film Petty Cash! Through this collaboration, 10% of all funds raised will go towards a new literacy unit focused on film and the art of filmmaki

Your generosity in action! Thank you to all of our incredible donors for supporting our cause, swipe to see how your donations were put to work here at Barraz Genesis. Together, we are making a difference! 🤍🌳🤍

Overflowing with gratitude for our amazing sponsors who have poured their hearts and resources into our mission! Thanks to their unwavering support, we’ve raised an astounding $25,280 this school year to champion literacy across the United Stat

Empowering minds, hearts, and souls for global peace. Malala reminds us that education goes beyond books—it's about nurturing compassion and understanding. Join us in the journey to elevate literacy and build a world where knowledge and empathy

Embracing the wisdom of "Braiding Sweetgrass" this Sunday, as we dive into the pages that celebrate indigenous stories and the importance of reciprocity. Let's stand together to uphold reverence, stewardship, and respect for indigenous land

Grateful for the power of words and the stories that connect us all. This Thanksgiving, we're immersed in books that honor the Indigenous perspective, fostering understanding and unity. 📚🍂 Wishing everyone a meaningful and reflective day!

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Happy Sunday! For today’s Sunday Pages, we highlight “Iqbal" by Francesco D'Adamo, a story of a young Pakistani boy named Iqbal, who escapes from a life of bonded labor in a carpet factory. With determination and courage, Iqbal becom

We are thrilled to announce our new chapter of Barraz Genesis at Hebbronville Elementary School in Hebbronville, Texas. Our nonprofit organization is expanding its reach and impact by stepping into two preschool classrooms, where we will be fostering

Hello! My name is Claudia M. Avila, and I am a vibrant 25-year-old from the charming small town of Hebbronville, Texas. It was in this town where I proudly accepted my high school diploma in 2016 as a member of Hebbronville High School. Today, I am a

Unveiling some eye-opening literacy statistics in the United States: 1 in 3 fourth graders struggle to read at the basic elementary level and 43% of impoverished adults face challenges with literacy. The power to transform lives lies in education. To

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