The books are slowly gathering up in the attic space above the office in Warwick. It’s amazing to see how a single book given adds to a pile, and each pile then contributes to the target of 5,000 books that we aim to collect for this year’s ‘A Book in Every Hand’ Malawi, appeal. Whether it is one book or 100 books given, it is making a difference and is symbolic of the individual impact these books will have when we give a book to children in Malawi.
The public response has been very positive, over 1,267 books collected so far. We’ve received donations from previous volunteers on The Book Bus. The Federation of Children’s Book Groups gave generously at their annual conference. The customers of Warwick and Kenilworth Books have been very giving, with owners Frances and Keith and staff supporting the collection.
This week we have written to all schools in Warwick, Leamington and Kenilworth to invite our local school children and school communities to contribute to the collection. Many thanks to Barfords a local removal firm (www.barfordsremovals.com) who have generously provided over 30 boxes ideal for the packing, DHL are supporting the shipment, so really excellent support.
If you have 1 book or 100 books to donate, I can assure you that it will make a difference. 5,000 books – we can do this!
For further information see our Book in Every Hand appeal
Diane Maybey
Office Volunteer
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