Can one book really make a difference ...
Oct 6, 2002 | 1:01 pm
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Can one book really make a difference ...
ldsant
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From: Seattle WA
Registered: Mar 2000 posted 09-25-2002 05:46 PM
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I apologize up front if this posting offends anybody here or if it's in the wrong place, but it was suggested to me by some of the members of the FT community, that I post my book drive plea here.
Perhaps it's just me having an "Oprah moment" or something, but with everything going on in the world, I was considering what I can do to try, just for a few moments, to make the world a better place. I happened upon this website that shows these organizations that are begging for books for kids.
http://www.smartwriters.com/index.2ts?
The two people that struck me most were [email protected] (Portland OR) and [email protected] (Washington, DC). Ms. Black writes that "one book will really make a difference" in her classroom.
If we all send one book to one of these two people, think of the impact you will make upon the life of a child. Also, I thought this would be a very cool geography lesson since they could pin on a map where the books come from. Her students are in fourth grade, but read from 2nd - 6th grade reading levels. Ms. Fox' program is looking for books for 3 - 5 year olds.
Won't you please consider sending a children's book to one of these two places? If you would like, please post here what book(s) you're sending and to whom so we can see how many we've collected.
I know how rich in spirit this community is, so I thank you in advance. I do not know these women at all, but felt that this is something easy that can have immediate impact.
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wharvey
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From: West Henrietta, NY, USA (suburb of Rochester)
Registered: Jul 2000 posted 09-25-2002 05:57 PM
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LDSANT,
This was a great idea when you shared it in chat last evening!
I sent my books out today to the teacher in Washington, DC.
I actually taught at that school for Junior Achievement when I lived down there.
They can use all the help they can get... my set of Harry Potter books will be welcomed, I am sure.
Thanks again... hope the entire FT community joins in....
William
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wharvey
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From: West Henrietta, NY, USA (suburb of Rochester)
Registered: Jul 2000 posted 10-06-2002 06:53 AM
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Just pulling this forward.
This is for a great cause... and the teachers and students are so appreciative.
I just got a nice letter in the mail yesterday from one of the schools I sent books to.
Take the time to help a school... they can use any books you have.
William
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Posts: 1231
From: Seattle WA
Registered: Mar 2000 posted 09-25-2002 05:46 PM
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I apologize up front if this posting offends anybody here or if it's in the wrong place, but it was suggested to me by some of the members of the FT community, that I post my book drive plea here.
Perhaps it's just me having an "Oprah moment" or something, but with everything going on in the world, I was considering what I can do to try, just for a few moments, to make the world a better place. I happened upon this website that shows these organizations that are begging for books for kids.
http://www.smartwriters.com/index.2ts?
The two people that struck me most were [email protected] (Portland OR) and [email protected] (Washington, DC). Ms. Black writes that "one book will really make a difference" in her classroom.
If we all send one book to one of these two people, think of the impact you will make upon the life of a child. Also, I thought this would be a very cool geography lesson since they could pin on a map where the books come from. Her students are in fourth grade, but read from 2nd - 6th grade reading levels. Ms. Fox' program is looking for books for 3 - 5 year olds.
Won't you please consider sending a children's book to one of these two places? If you would like, please post here what book(s) you're sending and to whom so we can see how many we've collected.
I know how rich in spirit this community is, so I thank you in advance. I do not know these women at all, but felt that this is something easy that can have immediate impact.
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wharvey
Posts: 1689
From: West Henrietta, NY, USA (suburb of Rochester)
Registered: Jul 2000 posted 09-25-2002 05:57 PM
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LDSANT,
This was a great idea when you shared it in chat last evening!
I sent my books out today to the teacher in Washington, DC.
I actually taught at that school for Junior Achievement when I lived down there.
They can use all the help they can get... my set of Harry Potter books will be welcomed, I am sure.
Thanks again... hope the entire FT community joins in....
William
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wharvey
Posts: 1689
From: West Henrietta, NY, USA (suburb of Rochester)
Registered: Jul 2000 posted 10-06-2002 06:53 AM
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Just pulling this forward.
This is for a great cause... and the teachers and students are so appreciative.
I just got a nice letter in the mail yesterday from one of the schools I sent books to.
Take the time to help a school... they can use any books you have.
William
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Oct 6, 2002 | 4:03 pm
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Just a thought....
I realize the squeaky wheel gets the oil, but in light of the donation of books, one does not need to think nationally in order to give donations. It doesn't matter where you are in the nation (or world), literacy is always a concern in the classroom. As a former teacher, I have on occasion received book donations from community people. You never know who you will impact on a local scale when you do this. I have literaly seen changes in students who have read positive and/or motivational books that they may not have known or seen normally if it weren't for the fact it was in my classroom. Many times, kids don't realize they actually CAN do. They are only aware of the things they can't do. It only takes a little push to open their eyes.
It is great to give to those who make it known publically where there is a need, but if there is a need nationally, might there be a need locally as well?
I realize the squeaky wheel gets the oil, but in light of the donation of books, one does not need to think nationally in order to give donations. It doesn't matter where you are in the nation (or world), literacy is always a concern in the classroom. As a former teacher, I have on occasion received book donations from community people. You never know who you will impact on a local scale when you do this. I have literaly seen changes in students who have read positive and/or motivational books that they may not have known or seen normally if it weren't for the fact it was in my classroom. Many times, kids don't realize they actually CAN do. They are only aware of the things they can't do. It only takes a little push to open their eyes.
It is great to give to those who make it known publically where there is a need, but if there is a need nationally, might there be a need locally as well?
Oct 7, 2002 | 11:32 am
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Join Date: Oct 2002
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I just wanted to thank all of you who have sent books to the teachers and librarians requesting them through our Smart Readers Free Books for Kids program. I am extremely gratified to know that people are not only reading about the program, they - YOU - are acting on it and reaching out to help these kids get books.
You're doing a very good thing.
Thank you very, very much.
Roxyanne Young
Editorial Director
http://www.SmartWriters.com
You're doing a very good thing.
Thank you very, very much.
Roxyanne Young
Editorial Director
http://www.SmartWriters.com