Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks for your giving!

Ah, today was the first day of break, and the Nguyens took some time to deliver 100 books each to 2 clinics. We plan to pick up books this week, as well -- they'll put us over 2000 books! Shirts are on the way, too.

Kathy N. (left) and Tanya N.

Kathy N. (left) and Tanya N.

Kathy N. (left), Tanya N., and Dr. Nazarie Romain

the Tides, They Are A-Changin'

Whew, October was a busy month, so it's really nice to be able to focus on Bookaneers efforts more now. New developments!

First, we will have t-shirts soon. It'd be great to get input about possible designs!

Also, we're proud to support our troops by participating in Operation Paperback, through which we can send gently used paperback books to American soldiers overseas who request them. On Thursday, we sent 11 boxes with a total of 222 books. Thanks so much to Mrs. Nguyen, who sponsored the shipment, which cost roughly $5 a box with the media mail option. We hope they can arrive in time for the holidays!

Tanya N. (left) and Kathy N. with the boxes at the post office

So even if you do not have books to donate, please consider sponsoring a box of books -- any amount helps!

Finally, thanks very much to the Beta members who donated books. On Thursday, we picked up 134 books from Mrs. Benda's room, bringing our total count really close to 2000! :D