Friday 4 September 2009
Service Project
The volunteer before me began an English library in the extra bedroom of the apartment. I have taken over this duty and would like to start a book drive in Thomasville. Currently, I have about 500 books of varying level. I’d like to get more books for the average 4th – 7th grader. The kids here love Harry Potter and other teenage series books (I think the Marked series would be good). Anything about sports would also be good. I also think it would be nice to get some English posters and/or maps for the library. If you have any ideas or would like to help me get this started in Thomasville, let me know!
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Books are practically free. It's mailing them that costs money. What's the address and how much could we expect to pay in shipping?
ReplyDeleteYes. Unfortunately, shipping is extremely expensive. I think the best thing to do (but more time consuming) would be to go to a few businesses and explain what you are doing and try to get some money donated. Mom just shipped me a package and it was $50.00.
ReplyDeleteFor anyone who is still interested here are a few other ideas of books that the last volunteer left for me:
Easy books about America - anything from daily life to holidays and sports.
Sports magazines and sports books (especially about basketball) - the kids will go crazy over it!
English/Chinese books. Sometimes you can find classic books that have English and Chinese translations.
Comic books & joke books.
Naturally, this is a very large project to take on. I completely understand if you can't help. Shipping is extremely costly.
Thanks!!!