Books For Kids Columbia Gorge is in the midst of its annual fall fundraising campaign to raise $15,000 to distribute books to children from birth to 18 in Wasco, Hood River, Skamania, and Klickitat counties. The organization looks to increase education equity by providing new, high-quality books to kids in the Columbia Gorge Region who need them most. Books for Kids’ Nancy Johansen Paul says getting books into children’s hands is vital for helping them get a good start on learning. To donate, go online to booksforkidscg.org. You can direct your donation to a specific county.