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From: Karen Ehrhardt <karen>
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 11:36:57 -0700
> The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) is
> assembling Comfort Kits for children who have been displaced by
> Hurricane Katrina. Each kit will contain:
> 2 books
> 1 flashlight
> 1 toothbrush & toothpaste set
> 1 New toy or stuffed animal
>
> Kits for children ages 3 to 8 will have picture books, hard or soft
> cover and a small stuffed animal. Kits for children ages 8 to 12 will
> have chapter books/novels (hard or soft cover) and an age-appropriate
> non-electric toy.
>
> If you would like to contribute, we are asking SCBWI members to donate
> new or like-new books (hard or soft cover) and NEW toys or stuffed
> animals. The SCBWI will provide the tote bags, toothbrush sets, and
> flashlights. The SCBWI Executive Office staff will assemble the kits
> and see that they are distributed to Hurricane Katrina relief shelters
> around the country.
>
> Donations must arrive before September 25th. If you prefer to donate
> money, please make a check out to SCBWI Katrina Relief Fund and mail
> to SCBWI Hurricane Help, 8271 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048
>
> More information is on the SCBWI Discussion boards and
> scbwi.org/katrinahelp.htm
Received on Wed 07 Sep 2005 01:36:57 PM CDT
Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2005 11:36:57 -0700
> The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) is
> assembling Comfort Kits for children who have been displaced by
> Hurricane Katrina. Each kit will contain:
> 2 books
> 1 flashlight
> 1 toothbrush & toothpaste set
> 1 New toy or stuffed animal
>
> Kits for children ages 3 to 8 will have picture books, hard or soft
> cover and a small stuffed animal. Kits for children ages 8 to 12 will
> have chapter books/novels (hard or soft cover) and an age-appropriate
> non-electric toy.
>
> If you would like to contribute, we are asking SCBWI members to donate
> new or like-new books (hard or soft cover) and NEW toys or stuffed
> animals. The SCBWI will provide the tote bags, toothbrush sets, and
> flashlights. The SCBWI Executive Office staff will assemble the kits
> and see that they are distributed to Hurricane Katrina relief shelters
> around the country.
>
> Donations must arrive before September 25th. If you prefer to donate
> money, please make a check out to SCBWI Katrina Relief Fund and mail
> to SCBWI Hurricane Help, 8271 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90048
>
> More information is on the SCBWI Discussion boards and
> scbwi.org/katrinahelp.htm
Received on Wed 07 Sep 2005 01:36:57 PM CDT
