@freebooksproject.bsky.social
Fostering positive experiences + connection by improving literacy access in the community of Camden, NJ. thefreebooksproject.org
Through our Pop-Up Libraries, Book Arks, and Free Book Shelves, weβve been distributing between eight to ten thousand (!) books per month πβ¨
Due to the overwhelming demand for books, we are seeking donations to help us continue to stock our arks, shelves, and tables.
We had a great time giving away books at the Historic Macedonia AME Churchβs βBack 2 School Eventβ! πβ¨
Thank you so much to Reverend Dr. Tiffany Malone for the invitation, and to the kind folks who stopped by our table π
Alex was happy to find this Bible graciously donated by our good friend Diane β¨
We accept donations of any and all religious texts and are so happy when they find their way to a new home.
We had a wonderful time giving away books at DJ Wagnerβs Annual Community Drive over the weekend π
Many thanks to Keyannβa at City of Camden Government for inviting us to be part of such a great event! π
Today we celebrate Black freedom, resilience, and achievement, and as we observe Juneteenth, we reflect with gratitude and admiration on all who have fought for hard-won progress and liberation, and all who are still working to make our society more equitable & just ββ€οΈ
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Special delivery for The Simple Way πβ¨ Check out the great work they are doing in Kensington!
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We are thrilled to report that last week Rutgers University - Camden bestowed our founder & executive director Tom Martin with a Chancellorβs Award for Diversity, Inclusion, & Community Engagement!
Many thanks to @fas.camden.rutgers.edu for this honor, & congratulations to Tom!
Young Writers Workshop, Kids Alley-style! βοΈ With thanks to Julie of Inkwood Books for the journals & to the kids for reading & writing poems with us! β€οΈ
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Our Director of Marketing and Development, @amysz.bsky.social, wears many hats (so to speak π) & yesterday she read to the kids from Kids Alley & led them in an Easter egg hunt! π£
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We had such a great time hosting a pop-up library alongside Story Time with Tom Tracy this weekend! ππ
Thank you to everyone who came out, and to Tom T. for including us in this wonderful event ππ
Reading is such a crucial part of growth & personal development, & EVERYONE should have easy access to the books they need to flourish.
To that end, we host pop-up libraries & fill book arks to help improve literacy access in the city of Camden.
Subscribe or share to support us in our mission! π
βBabe, wake up, new illustrated edition of Bluford Series' βThe Bullyβ just dropped!β π
Yanni has his copy β do you have yours?
We're so excited to partner with Tom Tracy for this great event on Saturday! π
Bring the kids for story time & grab some free books from our pop-up library! π
Registration Required: go.rutgers.edu/fww41b1
Hope to see you there! π
Thanks so much!
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Giving a shout out to these folks here doing some good in a troubled world.
@freebooksproject.bsky.social
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We're launching a Patreon to raise funds toward continuing to serve Camden and the surrounding areas by increasing literacy access πβ¨
Please consider subscribing or sharing to your networks ππ
Picture us rollin! π Free books on wheels for AristaCare at Cherry Hill ππ
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Our graphic novel drive is starting off strong! π (TY Feroza Aziz π)
ICYMI: We're seeking donations of graphic novels & comic books to distribute among underserved communities. Bins are on the Rutgers-Camden campus at the @paulrobesonlibrary.bsky.social, the Cooper St. entrance & the Campus Center.
"Reading gives all of us an opportunity to look into different worlds."
Well said, Keith π― Glad to be of service β€οΈ
Due to overwhelming interest, we're seeking donations of graphic novels, comic books & manga to distribute among underserved communities.
Donation bins are on the Rutgers-Camden campus at the @paulrobesonlibrary.bsky.social, the Cooper St. entrance, & the Campus Center
Thank you for your support!!
Itβs always a good time with the Kids Alley crew π We π«Ά these kids! Thanks for another great visit β₯οΈ & thanks to Rhoda for the Valentineβs Day goodie bags π
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Upcoming ONE ART Reading This Sunday!
(I know, I know, it's also Super Bowl Sunday)
Featured Reading: Sunday, February 9, 2pm Eastern
Featured Poets: Alison Lubar, Sean Kelbley, Jacqueline Jules, Dick Westheimer, Julie Weiss
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ICYMI: I've finally extricated myself from the restaurant industry & am now doing marketing & development for this org that's doing great work where I live in Camden.
It feels so good to be involved in this community in a way that also lines up w my literary interests
Truly counting my blessings π
A brief intro since we're new here:
We are a literacy-focused nonprofit based in Camden, NJ. Through pop-up libraries, book arks, and Free Book Shelves, we strive to make books more accessible to underserved communities.
More at thefreebooksproject.org πβ¨
