Can you spare a book or two? (Event Over)

I'm planning on sending out a package on Saturday 10/25 (or so). Just thought I'd give everyone another chance... * * * * * * On the good advice of my friend, Sooz, I'm posting this as an event (based on my Cheap Thrills group post). Read my (true) story, and see what you think: Hi, Someone I know is teaching English in Marianna, Arkansas through a program called, ‘Teach For America’. I thought I’d post something to cast a wider net to see how many books I could round up for her class. I did a little reading on Marianna, AR. The population is a little over 5,000 and the median income for a household is less than $18,000. About 37% of the population live below the poverty line. Sure, the cost of living is lower, but still... The school doesn’t provide much in the form of class materials. She’s spent about $500 of her own money on books. (Btw, the nearest bookstore is about 60 miles away.) The kids are reading the books -- sometimes during her class, but at least they’re reading them. These are books the students have expressed interest in reading: In Cold Blood -- Truman Capote (the most requested) The Perks of Being a Wallflower -- Stephen Chbosky Speak -- Laurie Halse Anderson The Bluest Eye -- Toni Morrison Catcher in the Rye – JD Salinger Midsummer Night's Dream -- Shakespeare If you have any of these titles laying around or see them at a used book store or whatever, there are young people that would really appreciate your generosity. I know it’s getting to be that time when every organization is hitting you up for something, but it doesn’t hurt to ask... Right? As I originally wrote, I’d be willing to pick up books in the Boston area. If you’d like to send some on your own, send me a private message and I’ll give you the info. Thanks for your time. ~r http://www.mariannaarkansas.org/ http://www.teachforamerica.org/