Emily's Musings

Book Drive

The Gift of Reading
Presented by the Mercury News and Kids In Common
November 8 through December 3, 2004

Give the gift of reading
Whether it's a toddler's picture story or a teenager's novel, a book brings magic into a young reader's life. It provides comfort and hope on dark days. It can challenge, inspire, and open doors.

Each year, the Mercury News Gift of Reading Program brings this magic to thousands of Bay Area children who need it most.

There are lots of places to drop off the books. You can give any (new, good condition) book, they have suggestions as well (in English, Spanish and Vietnamese). Or you can sign up to help sort books (I'm going 12/9 if anyone is interested. PPMM sent out an alert for volunteers since they're working with Kids in Common and the Mercury News on the Gift of Reading program).