Thank You For Your Hard Work on the Book Drive!
By Tricia | April 12, 2010
Thank you! Thank you!
The Giving Circle and Wright to Read produced nearly 800 book packs for the needy children of Alexandria. Thanks so much to those who donated books or money to purchase books. To reach our goal of 1,200 packs, we still need your help.
We are looking for 450 new or gift quality book donations for students going into Kindergarten, 4th grade and 5th grade. While you are spring cleaning, please search your bookcase for books to donate (or visit a local bookstore), and look for these types of books:
Going to Kindergarten, need about 100 books – board books, books with a few words or one sentence on each page, rhyming books, and vocabulary building books. Dr. Seuss beginner books and books with Kindergarten in the title are great.
Going to 4th Grade, need about 200 books – the earliest solid chapter books. Charlotte’s Web and Ralph S. Mouse books are good choices.
Going to 5th Grade, need about 150 books – chapter books and biographies. Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Roald Dahl books (such as James and the Giant Peach) are good choices. We have received many “girly” books at this level and could use some Hardy Boys books to balance.
Drop off your book donations at the Wright to Read offices at 414 N. Washington Street from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Or email Tricia Karppi to make arrangements for the books to be picked up from your house. Packs are distributed in late May and early June.
Thank you!!
