Message from our Founder
Hi! My name is Samantha Grayer, and I am a senior at Langley High School in McLean, Virginia. Throughout my life, I have constantly been involved with a variety of charitable causes. From fostering dogs and cats to delivering donated food to those in need, helping others in the community is something that I do frequently and truly enjoy. So, after making a few batches of chocolate covered strawberries, I jumped at the idea that I could put them to good use, and I created Berries for Books.
In school, English has always been my favorite subject. I love writing and I am an avid reader. I realize that there are students who may not have access to the same learning and reading resources as me, and they face a variety of literacy issues. I decided to establish Berries for Books to promote and support child literacy. I want to give other students an opportunity to explore their love for English. A strong reading and writing foundation can open a world of opportunities.