They need Books Not $$$
Readers: Send them 1 book you think is worthwhile
Writers: Send them 1 of yours
Just. One. Book.
I live in a town of 1200 people in the Northern Sierra Nevada –where it meets the Cascade Range near Mt. Lassen National Park and about two hours drive northwest of Reno, NV. Two hundred of that population is students. Over the years as the population dwindled after mines closed, then mills–nothing except tourism and retirement have emerged as ‘industries.’ Many businesses have closed down and with it many things we take for granted—like libraries.
The local junior/senior high school has not been able to purchase new books since the 90s. Some of the “check outs” for old books are in the 1980s. There are no books by people of color in the library. Hardly any books by women are in the few book cases except your standard Austen and Lee. It’s an uninviting place. There hasn’t been a librarian for nearly a decade. And volunteers weren’t allowed. The…
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Space, Time, and Raspberries 
Will they take lightly used books or must they be new?
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Yes, they will take lightly used!
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Thanks. I will gather some I have together, though I am not the speediest person though it might take me some time. 🙂
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I’m sure they’ll be grateful no matter when they get them. 🙂
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Thanks.
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For now, I’ll share it on my social media.
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Thanks!
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Hmmm this isn’t good. We have to do something about this.
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Will do!
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Thank you. I knew they could count on you!
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Meant to tell you I mailed “Crossover”, a great award winning book for middle grades.
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I haven’t read it, but I can access a pdf on line! The blurb makes it sound like a story kids that age will get caught up in. Thanks!
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You are welcome.
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