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March 28, 2008
GENEROUS BOOK LOVERS
As you may know, the annual PHS Book Fair at Books Inc. is the primary way we get new books into the hands of our young readers each year. Families come and shop, raise funds, enjoy browsing and snacking (thanks to our wonderful volunteers), and often donate a book (or several books) to the library's collection. Besides over one hundred books donated directly to the library the night of the fair this past November, several families also chose to donate complete sets of books via the little paper catalog provided as part of this fundraiser.
These books are crucial additions as our students need more non-fiction sources that are up-to-date, well-written and visually appealing.
So, A GREAT BIG THANKS to the following PHS families for their super-duper, above-and-beyond support of the PHS Library!
NEW SETS ADDED IN 2007-2008
Mary Austin and Liz Ranieri and families for: Graphic Myths and Legends
Biz and Toby Morris and family for: The Technology of the Ancient World
Sebastien and Julie Lepinard and family for: World History Set
Paul Matz and Jeremy Stone and family for: Exploring the World
Jennifer Braun and Raymond Ryan and family for: DK Biographies Set
Mark Olson and Iris Krause and family for:Great Ideas of Science
Audrey Yee and Michael Steiner and family for:Understanding Poetry
Mathias and Sigrun Bendull and family for: Visitor Guides Set
Their combined generosity brought us 88 new hardcover books, worth over $1950!! Given that the entire library budget (for books, electronic database subscriptions, library management software, periodical subscriptions, and various other supplies) totals just $8000 for our 200 students - plus families and faculty, you can imagine what this level of giving means to our library program.
If you are interested in joining their esteemed ranks, I am still hoping for more generous PHS readers, parents, and book lovers to step forward and donate the following sets:
Kid's' Guide Set (Bicycle Stunt Riding, Fly-Fishing, Rock Climbing, Freshwater Fishing, and more!)
Africa Set (Africa is a seventh grade humanities focus: Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, and more!)
Regions of the United States Set (This would be a great boon to fifth grade researchers!!!)
National Geographic Countries of the World Set (This set includes 16 books, ranging from Australia to South Korea to Cuba)
Discovering the Arts Set (African American Culture, Ancient Egyptian Culture, Early American Culture, Hispanic Culture, Islamic Culture, Native American Culture)
DK Smithosonain Nature Handbooks Set (Butterflies and Moths, Fossils, Gemstones, Herbs, Insects, Mushrooms, Rocks and Minerals, Shells, Stars and Planets, and Trees - these will be well loved by our students!)
The World of Insects Set (always a popular subject from Kindergarten on up! Includes Ants, Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Dragonflies, Grasshoppers, and Moths.)
If you'd like to contribute to our library in this way, please contact Lisa J at lj@presidiohill.org.
Another great way to contribute to the library this year would be to donate a Books, Inc. gift card in any amount, or a gift card from another bookstore.
Posted by Lisa J