Help workers and children read in the valley

Hello,

My name is Greta Holton,

I recently read an article in the newspaper explaining how our country is falling behind in reading skills. Not everyone can check out books at the library or has access to books. Covid was terrible for this problem. Books are expensive, and I hope to install an "Aspen Little Library" at EVERY major RFTA bus stop. If we are fortunate to raise enough money, we can add other underserved public areas to help get children's books from your home to our community. Why Children's books? They are illustrated. People who are learning English and learning how to read love these simple books. I attended a reading workshop. I was shocked to see older children not knowing how to turn the pages to follow a story. They did not know how a book worked. It opened my eyes to the problem, and I want to help fix it.

What can you do??? If you have books to donate, please look for our boxes or contact me to arrange the pickup of your gently used children's books if you live in the Aspen Valley. Please go to our website, www.aspenlittlelibrary.com, to see where the boxes are located in the Valley. The Aspen Little Library boxes I am buying are $400 each delivered. I appreciate your help in helping to solve the reading problem. Please donate today and get these Aspen Little Libraries boxes in place. Thank you, Greta Holton