See this pile of books?
There are over 400 books in that pile.
I happen to be fortunate enough to be one of the judges for a book competition this year and various publishers have sent me all these books for consideration. I'm still currently judging this competition so I can't discuss into too much detail what it's for, but once this is all over I would like to get these out of my house ASAP.
I love books, but I don't need 400 books, and I know a good opportunity to help others when I see one.
So here's the deal.
I know many librararies across the country have faced slashed budgets and have a hard time adding to their existing libraries.
Typically, a hardcover picture book retails for $15-$17.
I can send a flat rate package for about $12...
If you pay the shipping costs for a Medium Flat Rate Box. I'll send you five books.
That's basically five books for the price of one.
I can't promise you'll get an award winner or something from your favorite author, but there is a good pile of titles here I assure you, and they have all been published in the last year. I will definitely try to make sure everyone gets at least one great title.
The judging for ths competition ends in the next few months, but in the mean time, THE FIRST SIXTY LIBRARIANS who email me at dsantat@gmail.com with the subject heading of A PIECE OF THE PILE will get a piece of this book pile.
If you are one of the first sixty people to sign up then I will send you a paypal invoice to give me $12 for shipping and I will send five books out to you as soon as I can.
Please spread the word to other librarians, less fortunate ones especially, who could benefit from this offer.
I just want these books out of my house.
UPDATE: If you are a person who would like to make a charitable donation to a library I will also allow that. Just indicate the name of the library as well as provide the address when I send out invoice and I will include a letter indicating that it was you who made the donation. (Many people have asked me this question since this post so I am just addressing)
Peace out.
I'm very interested! Thanks for thinking of us!
Posted by: Caron Ervin | January 10, 2012 at 11:31 AM
Approximately what age group of readers would these books be for? I would like to make a charitable donation to an elementary school, but would like to make sure the books are appropriate for that group. Thanks!
Posted by: T Kanwal | January 10, 2012 at 12:53 PM
They are all picture books so best suited for grade 6 and under
Posted by: dsantat | January 10, 2012 at 12:55 PM
Good idea! You can ship these way cheaper if you send them Media Mail. Save even more cash.
Posted by: Dan J | January 10, 2012 at 01:03 PM
Good solution. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Craig Seasholes | January 10, 2012 at 04:15 PM
I'm interested too! My classroom library can always use new books. Thank you!
Posted by: Tammie Yeider Babbitt | January 10, 2012 at 05:26 PM
My son's school just opened this fall and is desperate need of books. It is a charter school k-8 and they rely heavily on donations. Harmony Science Academy - West Houston.
I would love to donate some. Thank you for the great opportunity.
Posted by: Monika Morris | January 10, 2012 at 07:24 PM
Folks, you have to email me in order to be part of the offer.
Posted by: dsantat | January 10, 2012 at 07:31 PM
A grandparent of a student in my classroom sent me an e-mail about your books. I am in a charter school (K-5). We have a small library. It is in the room with the schools 20 computers. It takes up one small section of one wall in the room. The children do not have a library where they can go and sit and read their books. Our classroom libraries are even smaller. The grandparent has graciously offered to pay for the shipping if we are lucky enough to be one of the sixty. Thank you so much for the opportunity to improve our resources!!
Posted by: Alicia Finazzo | January 11, 2012 at 09:32 AM
Someone told me that mailing books through U. S. Postal Book Rate is much cheaper than the flat rate box. I haven't confirmed this, but thought it might be worth checking out.
Posted by: Sabrina McClure | January 11, 2012 at 11:52 AM
Media mail is very, very inexpensive and is usually how I ship!
Posted by: Cyndi Fitzsimmons | January 11, 2012 at 01:57 PM
A good initiative. I would not be the one who to undo me of the books. It IS upper to min. So at all. Only it remains me wish that you and yours have one very good year 2012. Hugs
Posted by: An | January 12, 2012 at 05:19 AM