DONATING BOOKS--STATUS OF LIBRARIES & MUSEUMS
Another form of donation for the victims of Hurricane Katrina can be made in the form of books (or money for books) through a couple of agencys:
The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators are collecting materials for "Comfort Kits" for the displaced children. These kits will have books, toiletries, and a toy. Although aimed at the membership of the SCBWI, non-members may also contribute.
The First Book organization has paired up with Amazon.com to contribute 1 book for every $5 donation, to be sent to children in the devastated areas--families, shelters, schools, etc.
Information on the status of libraries in the hurricane ravaged areas is available on ALA Katrina News.
Information on the status of museums and zoos can be found at The Association of American Museums "First Reports". Contributions can be made through several organizations as described on their "How to Contribute" page.
The Association of Science and Technology Centers has reports on their affected members.
The Association of Children's Museums has status reports as well as news about what other children's museums across the country are doing to help.
Information specifically on zoos can be found at the American Zoo and Aquarium Association Hurricane Update. Also, the Lincoln Park Zoo here in Chicago is providing an opportunity for interested sympathizers to donate to a special Audubon Relief Fund aimed at the Audubon zoos and research facilities in Louisiana.
The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators are collecting materials for "Comfort Kits" for the displaced children. These kits will have books, toiletries, and a toy. Although aimed at the membership of the SCBWI, non-members may also contribute.
The First Book organization has paired up with Amazon.com to contribute 1 book for every $5 donation, to be sent to children in the devastated areas--families, shelters, schools, etc.
Information on the status of libraries in the hurricane ravaged areas is available on ALA Katrina News.
Information on the status of museums and zoos can be found at The Association of American Museums "First Reports". Contributions can be made through several organizations as described on their "How to Contribute" page.
The Association of Science and Technology Centers has reports on their affected members.
The Association of Children's Museums has status reports as well as news about what other children's museums across the country are doing to help.
Information specifically on zoos can be found at the American Zoo and Aquarium Association Hurricane Update. Also, the Lincoln Park Zoo here in Chicago is providing an opportunity for interested sympathizers to donate to a special Audubon Relief Fund aimed at the Audubon zoos and research facilities in Louisiana.
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