October 31, 2009
Giving Back: Build a Library
What do you do when the children in your community don't have a library? When they love reading, but there are no books? If your name is Michelle Wright, you build one. She created a library in her local community book center, not brick by brick, but book by book. She uses her own money, and collects new and gently used books from friends, family, and authors. Margie and I just sent Michelle three boxes of books, and Little, Brown did as well. Authors Becca Fitzpatrick and Saundra Mitchell are also supporters.
Do you want to contribute? You can send one book, or a box. A USPS flat rate box is only $12.95 and it holds A LOT of books. Michelle is collecting books for children in grades K-12.
If you love books, and want to help build a library, contact me via e-mail at kamigarcia@aol.com or on twitter @kamigarcia, and I'll tell you where to send your books.
