Too many times in my life, I have looked longingly at books I couldn’t afford. I know there are teens who would love to read more if given the opportunity. Budget cuts are fairly drastic these days in Los Angeles and closing our school libraries is a real possibility. Those are some of the reasons I love Teen Operation Book Drop. I learned about it on readergirlz, my favorite website for my own teenage daughter. Participants can donate books to tribal lands or simply drop books in their own communities. Paste in a bookplate (link) and leave the book in a public place. Then join the Post-Op Party on readergirlz blog at 9PM/6PM.
Kelsey and I are going to drop a stack of books at the local high school bus stop. We’ve noticed in the past that it is mobbed with kids. I’m pulling her out of school a little early so we can place the books before the students arrive. There’s an ice cream store, so we’ll snack while watching to see who picks up the books. We’re gluing in the bookplates and are ready to go. Join us and drop a book or two sometime during your day tomorrow.
Claire
Kim
