Based in freeport, the book fairies collects and distributes reading materials for children of all ages throughout the metropolitan area. Providing kids with new and gentlyused books fosters. They spent the morning sorting book donations to be distributed around long island and the five boroughs of nyc. The book fairies february 11th community book fair 10.
The reading materials foster literacy and academic success, provide a respite from personal struggles, and nurture a love of reading across age groups. These fairies do exist and the lead book fairy is an amazing long island momee who is doing big things in our community. Book fairies 70 n main st freeport, ny book stores mapquest. The mission of the book fairies is to provide reading materials to schoolchildren in underserved areas. Search for other book stores in freeport on the real yellow pages. Apr 15, 2017 to date, more than 600,000 books have been donated to the book fairies book drives, and more than 400 schools and nonprofits have received books from the organization across the new york city metropolitan area. One of our book fairies, keshav from india, worked on this comic strip to explain how it all works. Donations must be in copy paper sized boxes with lids or tops that fold closed. Freeport, ny, november 14, 2019 on guinness world record day, over. Jmr volunteers at book fairies members of jmrelmont volunteered at book fairies in freeport, ny sorting book donations to be distributed throughout long island and. Book fairies inc 501c3 nonprofit freeport, ny 463262048. Join our mailing list to receive the latest news and updates from our. Find the book fairies volunteering opportunities at volunteermatch. Levylakeside lends a hand to book fairies herald community.
The book fairies is a 501c3 organization that collects reading materials for people in need. For all books that can be donated to the book fairies, please contact us at. Sompo international recognizes the value of volunteerism and proudly sponsors a community enhancement day in the communities in which we live and work around the world. Eileen minogue the book fairies freeport ny 11520, us subscribe for upcoming boom events. The book fairies to set new guinness world record for longest. Freeport, ny, august 22, 2018 the book fairies, a long islandbased 501c3 organization dedicated to eradicating illiteracy, today announced rebecca kennedy lakhani has joined the organization as executive director. By increasing access to high interest books in underprivileged communities, the book fairies is committed to breaking the cycle of poverty that stems from illiteracy. Since its founding in 2012, the book fairies has donated over,000 books to more than 25 school districts and over 100 organizations across long island and the greater ny metropolitan area. Six years ago, founder amy zaslansky heard about a classroom that had no books to offer to its students. Perhaps you heard of these magical creatures who selflessly give stories to others and.
Nov 19, 2018 for all books that can be donated to the book fairies, please contact us at. The book fairies charity creates a fairy tale story by donating thousands of books a year to high poverty schools and organizations across long island and metropolitan new york. The book fairies celebrated donating their two millionth book at their freeport headquarters on sunday, sept. The book fairies october 8th community book fair 12. This annual initiative currently spans five countries and provides our staff the opportunity to work together to give their time and support to local charities and organizations. Merrick, ny book fairies bring reading to underprivileged kids. Watch our video featured on heroes on our island to learn more about the book fairies and our success stories. The book fairies names rebecca kennedy lakhani executive. The book fairies is an organization located in freeport, ny. Book fairies are people who, when theyve finished reading a good book, want a unique and fun way to pass it on to the next person. Order online tickets tickets see availability directions location. Rodgers elmont office visited the book fairies of freeport, ny. On the second sunday of each month, volunteers older children, preferably middleschool age and older, and their parents are needed to help in their warehouse, refilling boxes with books for teachers.
Sign up for our covid19 newsletter to stay uptodate on the latest. Committed to breaking the cycle of poverty that stems from illiteracy by. When used books are donated to the book fairies at a book drive, they are brought to the nonprofit warehouse located in freeport, ny. The students of merrick avenue middle school recently collected more than 2,000 childrens books for the book fairies, a nonprofit organization based in freeport. Oct 25, 2012 merrick, ny book fairies bring reading to underprivileged kids. The organization says providing kids with new and gently used books fosters literacy and academic success. Eileen minogue the book fairies contact boom business. To date, more than 600,000 books have been donated to the book fairies book drives, and more than 400 schools and nonprofits have received books from the organization across the new york city metropolitan area. There are currently more than 20 schools on book fairies wait list.
Pseg long island employees turn into book fairies to. This article was written and submitted by chris boyle. The book fairies featured on heroes on our island the book fairies charity creates a fairy tale story by donating thousands of books a year to high poverty schools and organizations across long island and metropolitan new york. Zaslansky said book fairies warehouse in freeport is filled with enough books to distribute to all schools on the list. Our theme is be the change and we are encouraging students to be the change in our school. The book fairies are often carrying large bags full of books, with the telltale green and white sticker. The book fairies collects reading materials for people in need throughout metropolitan new york. The book fairies celebrated donating their two millionth book at their. The book fairies freeport this nonprofit collects and distributes books for children and adults throughout the metro new york area. Holiday volunteer opportunities for long island kids, 2019. Guinness world records has confirmed that freeport based nonprofit the book fairies officially broke the record for the longest line of books, 3. The book fairies nonprofit organization management freeport, ny 293 followers committed to breaking the cycle of poverty that stems from illiteracy by donating books to schoolsnpos across metro ny.
The book fairies charity creates a fairy tale story by donating thousands of books. Amy is a wife and a momee of three schoolaged children out of bellmore, ny. For all books that can be donated to the book fairies, please. Amy zaslansky, founder of the book fairies, is looking to. Please fill out the form below and let us know which volunteer position you are. The book fairies is a nonprofit that distributes reading materials for people in need throughout metropolitan ny. Amy decided to start a book drive for used childrens books so she could hopefully be able to. Book fairies marks 2 millionth book donation long island press. Guinness world record confirms the book fairies set longest. The book fairies is a 501c3 notforprofit organization that collects reading materials for people in need throughout metropolitan new york. Sep 18, 2019 the book fairies celebrated donating their two millionth book at their freeport headquarters on sunday, sept. Thanks to the book fairies, we were able to give out over 600 books to our students and families during this annual event.
When you take part in the book fairies events you help us put books in the hands of children who need them. Dec 19, 2018 the students of merrick avenue middle school recently collected more than 2,000 childrens books for the book fairies, a nonprofit organization based in freeport. Each month the organization gives away thousands of books to teachers and nonprofit organizations. Merrick avenue collects thousands of books for the book fairies. Book fairies bring reading to underprivileged kids merrick. Guinness world records has confirmed that freeportbased nonprofit the book fairies officially broke the record for the longest line of books, 3. The book fairies, located in freeport, ny, is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that accepts donations of new and gently used books and connects them with organizations throughout all five boroughs and long island that do not have the funds to foster the love of reading. Listings include medca certifications, the book fairies, spirit sky drum, freeport bible center, michaels music of new york and nadia smirnovamierau. The book fairies announces new appointment to board of. The book fairies volunteer opportunities volunteermatch. Bayview elementary school in freeport held our family book club on february 6th.
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