About Us
Our Founding
Each year, millions of students stack up on academic prep books and required class books, then throw them out once the school year ends, never to be seen again. Books are bought then ignored, left to collect dust on untouched shelves or deep in the back of closets. Meanwhile, other students are still unable to afford or access books and works of literature. Noticing this, a group of dedicated students came together to create the San Antonio Book Pool, a non-profit designed to help less-privileged students gain easier access to books.
What We Do
San Antonio Book Pool collects books and donates them to individuals and other non-profits such as Family Service, Boys and Girls Club of San Antonio, Coleman’s Corner, Books for Africa, and San Antonio Youth to be distributed to places in the San Antonio area which might otherwise have difficulty getting the books they need. Whether used or unused, books of many kinds are accepted, such as children’s books, literature books (Shakespeare etc.), textbooks, and test prep books. We believe everyone should be able to access books easily and enjoy them freely.
Click Here to Meet Our Chapter Leaders
Our chapter leaders are our dedicated representatives of schools across San Antonio.
Click Here to Meet Our Previous Officers
Our former officers have worked hard to build the San Antonio Book Pool into the organization it is today.
Our Team
Edward Bao - President
Edward Bao is a member of BASIS Shavano’s class of 2026. He has volunteered with diverse groups of people in San Antonio like the San Antonio Math Include, American Council for the Blind, and the Wounded Warrior Project. Outside of school, he enjoys competing in the National Science Bowl every year. His hobbies include sketching and playing chess.
Eniyan Aravindan - Director of Developement
Eniyan Aravindan is a dynamic individual whose passion for exploration and learning knows no bounds. As an active member of the Boy Scouts, he’s nurtured a spirit of adventure and community service, earning the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout through dedication and leadership. Eniyans prowess extends beyond the wilderness; he’s also a DECA competitor, showcasing his business acumen and strategic thinking. But his interests aren’t confined to the boardroom; he finds joy in the laboratory, where his love for chemistry and the sciences flourishes. Additionally, Eniyan thrives in the cerebral arena of chess, contributing his strategic insights as an active member of the Basis Chess Club. With a multifaceted blend of outdoor skills, business acumen, scientific curiosity, and strategic thinking, Eniyan embodies a well-rounded individual poised for success in any endeavor he pursues
Aidan Chiu - Director of Public Relations
Aidan Chiu, a member of the class of 2026 at Basis Shavano, is a member of the Student Council. Aidan, who loves both biology and math, is the captain of the Varsity Golf Team and the first chair cellist for the Basis Shavano Honor Orchestra. Aidan enjoys playing volleyball and baseball, as well as listening to music and working out during his free time.
Logan Ruder - Director of Networking and Communications
Logan is a member of BASIS Shavano’s class of 2026, and active participant in many clubs such as HOSA with an aim in the biomedical field. He spends his time working out, maintaining a social life, and art making.
Laasya Daasari - Director of Academic Programs
Laasya is a member of the BASIS Shavano Class of 2026. In school, she plays a prevalent role on the BASIS Batteries Not Included FTC robotics team and competes in both STEM and humanities competitions such as Science Fair and writing competitions. Her favorite subjects are physics and math. In her free time, you can catch her playing piano or dancing- and occasionally dabbling in painting. Her mission in the future is to pursue endeavors in which kids may be more exposed to unconventional physics topics and sprout their newfound passions in physics/STEM
Saanvi Agrawal - Director of Academic Programs
Saanvi Agrawal is a member of BASIS Shavano’s class of 2026 and is an ardent yoga practitioner and teacher. Along with teaching free kids’ yoga classes every week, Saanvi volunteers her time as a Learn to Be tutor and is interested in issues related to the environment and health. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with her friends.
Anish Kalva - Representative at Health Careers HS
Anish Kalva is a member of Health Careers High School’s class of 2025. His favorite subjects are math and science, and in his free time, he likes to sketch and play video games.
Jessica Malakhova - Representative at Health Careers HS
Jessica is a member of the Health Careers class of 2025. She is JV tennis team member and is a masterful piano player, having competed in the Charleston International Piano Competition. She is passionate about music and reading and would like to spread the positivity both activities bring. Additionally, she has participated in her school’s academic UIL team for science, spelling, and math, and has participated in orchestral UIL.
Asher Cho - Representative at Saint Mary's Hall
Asher, a member of the class of 2027 at Saint Mary’s Hall, actively participates in extracurriculars like MUN, Science Bowl, Speech and Debate, Region Orchestra, and the Contest Math Preparation Group. With a future goal to establish an interest group and initiate a new DECA chapter at SMH, Asher enjoys reading, watching YouTube, listening to music, and working out during free time. Excited to contribute to the community, Asher looks forward to making a positive impact at both the San Antonio Book Pool and Saint Mary’s Hall.
Thanks to our partner Communities in Schools! Their mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
