January 20, 2012–Reading is a big part of my life. I am a very fast reader, and ergo, I got through a lot of books. I know, a library card is a useful thing when you read as much as I do, but I have a bad history of forgetting to return books or returning them late and I don’t want to find out how big my library fines are when I try to reestablish my library account! If you like to buy books like I do, there becomes the issue of what to do with them afterwards. Some of my books I keep but some I give away or trade with friends. If you have a large selection of books without a place for them, consider donating them to Reading Tree.
Reading Tree, a non-profit organization from BC, is looking for book donations. Through their donation bins (those would be the large blue bins you see in communities through BC. Through the redistribution of used books, Reading Tree hopes to support active literacy programs already in place, and provide fundamental books to kids. A big part of literacy is having a wide selection of materials that can reach a wide variety of interests and reading levels. By donating books, you can help this program continue. Since 2007, Reading Tree has provided over 1.6 million books to kids in BC! That’s a lot of books, and even though I read heftily, I don’t think I’m quite at that mark. So take a look around your house, check those boxes you’ve left in the basement at your parents house, or pick up some books next time you are at your favourite secondhand shop–a good book can change a children’s perspective on reading, taking it from bore and chore to a life long passion.
To learn more about Reading Tree and how to get involved in their programs or to donate, visit their website HERE or by clicking on their logo.