Pitch in for Literacy!

Many of you know that charity is not only a great life habit but that it is also a fine way to promote. You've probably noticed how many businesses are eager to associate themselves with everything from breast cancer research to Rawanda. Literacy is a great cause for both readers and authors to support. Both tend to have lots of books to pass on to these efforts. By the way, you'll find a growing list of such charities on the Resources for Writers page on my site, www.HowToDoItFrugally.com. Fine the page with the links at the top of the home page and when you get there, scroll down (-;

Here is another: Literacy Link -

Leamos, a volunteer tutoring program, operates in a small
rural community in Southwest New Mexico. We support the community by
tutoring adults and children, reading to children in classrooms,
distributing books and information on the importance of reading and
providing resources to those who cannot afford books and supplies for
themselves.

We are requesting books for teens and adults. These will be
distributed through our special programs, such as One-On-One Tutoring,
Family Literacy, and ESL (English as a Second Language). In addition, we
have partnerships with HeadStart for classroom reading, WIC
(Woman/Infants/Children), El Refugio Family Shelter, SWAK (Southwest
Advocates for Kids), teen group homes and the Mobile Library that goes to
more rural areas.

The Federal EIN for our 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Charitable organization is:
81-0655544

Please mail donations to:
Linda Ferrara
Coldwell Banker Enchantment Realty
501 Silver Heights Blvd.
Silver City, NM 88061
505-538-2931
Linda@Silvercity-realestate.com

Sincerely,

Linda Ferrara
Board of Directors - Literacy Link Leamos
www.gilarangers.com/leamos.htm


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Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author THIS IS THE PLACE; HARKENING: A COLLECTION OF STORIES REMEMBERED; TRACINGS, a chapbook of poetry; and two how to books, THE FRUGAL BOOK PROMOTER: HOW TO DO WHAT YOUR PUBLISHER WON'T; and THE FRUGAL EDITOR: PUT YOUR BEST BOOK FORWARD TO AVOID HUMILIATION AND ENSURE SUCCESS.
Her other blogs include TheNewBookReview.blogspot.com and AuthorsCoalition.blogspot.com, a blog that helps writers and publishers turn a ho-hum book fair booth into a sizzler.

Who Knew? Authors Can Help Kids Displaced by California Fires

Below you will find a plea by my blog guest, Cynthia Brian:

During the tragedies of 9//11, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Be the Star
You Are! charity volunteers mobilized to get resources to those in
needs. Now with the San Diego fire almost in control, Be the Star You
Are! wants to make sure that every child who was affected by the fire
gets a gift of a brand new book for the holiday. We have been collecting
cases of beautiful children's books to ship to San Diego and Southern
California. For a donation of $99 to Be the Star You Are!, we will ship
a case of brand new beautifully illustrated books valued at $550.00 or
more to the charity or group of the donor's choice. If you could pass
this information along to your database, friends, family, fans, etc.,
that would be awesome. We have great books for ages 3-18 and are
shipping now. The information is attached.

Also, if you know of any groups, shelters, schools, or other
organizations that may need books, please let me know as we have donors
who have not designated a particular group.

Be the Star You Are! is a 501 c3 dedicating to empowering women,
families, and youth through improved literacy and positive media. Every
contribution is tax deductible and our volunteers will send a tax
receipt as well as include a card from the donor with every case of books.


Here in N. California we had a 5.6 earthquake last night, and of course,
everyone prays that the "big one" is not soon. With fires, floods,
mudslides, tornadoes, hurricanes, sunamis, earthquakes, and terrorist
attacks, we become aware of the precious gift of life and the need to
share, care, and be fair.

Thanks in advance for helping us spread the word in any way possible.

Blessings and love,
Cynthia Brian
cynthia@star-style.com
Founder/Executive Director
Be the Star You Are!
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Carolyn Howard-Johnson, author THIS IS THE PLACE; HARKENING: A COLLECTION OF STORIES REMEMBERED; TRACINGS, a chapbook of poetry; and two how to books, THE FRUGAL BOOK PROMOTER: HOW TO DO WHAT YOUR PUBLISHER WON'T; and THE FRUGAL EDITOR: PUT YOUR BEST BOOK FORWARD TO AVOID HUMILIATION AND ENSURE SUCCESS.
Her other blogs include TheNewBookReview.blogspot.com and AuthorsCoalition.blogspot.com, a blog that helps writers and publishers turn a ho-hum book fair booth into a sizzler.