Andrea, Projects like you describe have become very popular in my community. The kids usually get the word out through local newspapers and e-mail lists. The Bat Mitzvah girl may need to make a decision about what she wants to collect. If she is interested in "green" books, she will likely need to address publishers directly. If she is looking to collect gently used books from individuals, she will have greater prospects. You can remind her that passing books to new readers is a form of recycling/repurposing, and is a "green" mitzvah!
She can set up collection dates at a convenient place so people only need to drop off books. Communities are very responsive. Sometimes local businesses are willing to get involved. Because the project involves collecting books, it would probably make the most sense to find a local school or organization to assist. Sending books to another state or country could be costly and time-consuming. No doubt there are Jewish day schools or public schools that would appreciate such a gift! The other option - collect books, have a book sale, and donate proceeds to the organization of her choice. Hope this helps. Good Luck! Barbara Bietz Barbara Bietz Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee Like a Maccabee, Yaldah Publishing www.BarbaraBietz.com www.BarbaraBbookblog.blogspot.com Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) =========================================================== Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
