Ok, I'm doing a book project and I need your help!?

Question

OK, so I am doing an Eagle scout project I have dubbed "Project READenforcement" It's a project I designed to help the Mississippi Gulf coast. When hurricane katrina came in, it wiped out the schools. Well, the state departments uilt them new libraries and stocked them and such, but the classroom library sets were never replaced. Anyway, I am going to begin by collecting as many books as possible for K-12. I started by going to thrift stores, and they either donated them to me by the box or sold them for 50 cents apiece. Now, I need some more ideas. Does anyone have any suggestions on ways I could get massive amounts of books at once? And maybe how I could set up monetary donations? Thanks!!!!!

p.s.---If you would like to donate a book (or monetary donation) please contact me at [e-mail] Thanks again!

Answer 1

Hello Mike:

Good idea for a project. You might want to take your E-Mail address off of the website if you can, or you will get bombarded with spam and hate mail.

Is there a freecycle or craigs list branch in your area? Try posting on there.

Get a request in your church bulletin, and the church bulletins of the other churches in your area.

Ask the grade schools in your area if you can set up a donation box for books.

Remember to log all of your time for your Eagle project, as well as the time others spend.

Keep on Scoutin'

Answer 2

Try going to your local library and maybe the school library too. You never know what they may have to give. Another way of getting books cheap or possibly free is by going to garage sales and if you try freecycle. Freecycle would prolly be the best bet because it is people looking for items for free. I hope I helped atleast a little.