Please help us give the gift of literacy this season. Support the Holiday Book Drive by Barnes & Noble, raising books for Collier County's most underserved children.

Did you know that more than half (58%) of children in Collier County public schools are recognized as economically needy? That means 25,451 students out of more than 43,000 cannot afford to buy a school lunch.* Sadly, most of these youngsters may never own a book, nor have one to read at home, without our help. K is for Kids'® mission is to place as many books as possible into the hands of these children.

Please help us feed and uplift these young minds by donating a book, or a gift certificate to buy a book, today.

On behalf of these children who are so often overlooked or forgotten, I send you my deepest gratitude and wish you and yours a joyful holiday season.

*Collier County Public School Web site statistics based on the number of children who qualify for free or reduced-priced lunch.

Sincerely,

Karen D. Clawson
Founder & Executive Director

Holiday Book Drive Display Stand at Barnes & Noble

Jessica Olson, community relations manager, adjusts display stand for the Holiday Book Drive benefiting K is for Kids® at Barnes & Noble, Naples

Holiday Book Drive for K is for Kids®

by Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Waterside Shops, Naples

The third annual Holiday Book Drive by Barnes & Noble will be raising books for
the local not-for-profit K is for Kids® Foundation that will be distributing them amongst Collier County's most underserved children.

The book drive, which started at the beginning of November, will shift into high gear the day after Thanksgiving when customer care associates begin offering patrons of the Waterside Shops bookseller the opportunity to purchase grade-appropriate books for K is for Kids®. Hardcover books are most appreciated, as they last the longest, however, soft cover books are also welcome. Shoppers may also donate a gift certificate.

The K is for Kids® display at Barnes & Noble is located at the checkout line by the front door and features several recommended titles for pre-school through high school ages, but shoppers are invited to browse the extensive children's and young adult sections for book selections, too, found on the second floor of the store.

The book drive will continue through Dec. 31 and will benefit hundreds of area children by providing new reading material to fill the gaps in existing school and community collections.

Where & When

Northwest Corner of
Tamiami Trail North & Pine Ridge Rd.
5377 Tamiami Trail North
Naples, Florida 34108

December 2010

239-598-5204

K is for Kids® Foundation promotes literacy and a love of reading in children by enriching their libraries and expanding their access to books in and out of school. Through our focused efforts, K is for Kids® helps cultivate the skills kids need to be creative thinkers, adventurous problem solvers and visionary leaders.

K is for Kids® Foundation Inc.

5683 Strand Court * Naples, Florida 34110

(239) 596-KIDS (5437)

"Encourage today's readers. Inspire tomorrow's leaders."