ThriftBooks Donates Over 25,000 Books to New York City and Long Island Communities
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ThriftBooks, the world's largest online retailer of used books, has donated more than 25,000 books to be distributed by the nonprofit Book Fairies to underserved residents in New York City and Long Island. The donation will help Book Fairies meet community requests after falling short by 28,000 books last year. The organization has donated 6 million books to Title I schools and community partners since 2012.
Facts First
- ThriftBooks is donating over 25,000 books to be distributed in New York City and Long Island
- The nonprofit Book Fairies will handle distribution to underserved residents across the boroughs
- The donation may help address a shortfall after Book Fairies fell 28,000 books short of requests last year
- Book Fairies has donated 6 million books to Title I schools and community partners since 2012
- ThriftBooks is the world's largest online retailer of used books
What Happened
ThriftBooks donated more than 25,000 books to the nonprofit Book Fairies, which will distribute them to underserved residents across New York City and Long Island. The organization uses a central receiving and sorting area where volunteers sort books by reading level and destination, using pallet jacks to move large boxes.
Why this Matters to You
Educators or community leaders in the area may be able to obtain free books through Book Fairies distribution events. For example, a teacher who was denied a $150 request from her school to buy specific books found them for free at a Book Fairies event. This donation could increase access to reading materials in your community.
What's Next
The books will be distributed through large-scale events where community leaders and educators can obtain them. This donation may help Book Fairies better meet the requests it receives from various partners and schools, after falling 28,000 books short last year.