The Books In A Box project seeks to improve literacy and life skills for teens involved in Youth Services of Oklahoma County. Volunteers will not only present the materials that will help the teens prepare for adulthood but also act as mentors and role models. Topics in individual prepared kits include nutrition, money management, job interview skills, as well as other practical life skills. The shelter houses teens, ages 13 to 18, who are in county custody because of their parents’ abuse or neglect, rather than their own behavior. Teens may reside at the shelter for a few days up to several months, so the audience is always changing.