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The Great Library Giveaway FAQ
1. Which libraries are eligible?
Any school or local public or private library is eligible, as long as the library serves at least 100 students or patrons. The institution must be a permanent, physical structure where the books will be housed and utilized by patrons, and must have a physical address where we can ship the books. In addition, the library must serve students or patrons who are are the ages of middle-grade books’ target audience: 8-12 year-olds.
We would particularly like to see an underserved school or library receive these books. So please keep that in mind when nominating.
Edited to add: Due to the large number of books we will be shipping, this giveaway is for US/CAN libraries only.
2. What happens if the winning library isn’t eligible?
If we determine that the winning library is ineligible, or if we are unable to verify eligibility after a reasonable amount of time, a new library will be chosen by our random generator.
3. How will the books be sent to the winning library?
Once we choose the winning entry, we will contact the one whose entry was chosen for their winning library’s contact information. We will then work directly with the library to ship (or deliver in person, if possible) the middle-grade book collection.
4. What books have been donated for this giveaway?
We are highlighting each title, and we’ll keep adding links to those posts on this page. You can also view the entire list of books here.
5. Can I donate a book, too?
Yes, you can! We will be grateful for any donation you wish to add to our collection. Please see our Great Library Giveaway donation page for additional information.
6. Will you do this again?
We are considering making this a yearly (or so) project. However, our giveaways are only as big as our donations. If you are interested in helping us make this a yearly reality, please spread the word to as many people as you can. The more help we have, the more libraries we can impact for good.
7. I have a question…
Please leave a comment below and we will be sure to answer your question there as well. If your question is of a sensitive nature, you may also email us at msfishby at fromthemixedupfiles dot com.
I would like to nominate the library at Dawnwood Middle School, in Centereach, NY. The kids there have a voracious appetite for reading. The library should have a revolving door because the kids are constantly in and out of there to borrow books. It would be wonderful if a school, with such avid readers, could benefit from this contest.
Thank you.
Lee Mandel
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I’m just clarifying as of course I want to nominate my own school library, but want to make sure I’m eligible!:
8 yr olds are generally grade 3
12 yr olds, grade 7
So eligible school libraries would need to serve all those grade ranges? Not just part of the range such as a k-5 or 6-8 school?
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Elissa Cruz Reply:
October 19th, 2010 at 8:44 am
Sara,
A K-5 or a 6-8 school would qualify. We just didn’t want high schools or college libraries getting these books. If the school has students who would normally read these books, then they are okay.
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The library at Franklin Street Public school has a fabulous new librarian. She has reorganized the bookshelves and “recycled” the older titles. She encourages book donations of preloved books to build the collection in the library. I’d nominate this school library for the Great Library Giveaway!
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Our book budget was cut 40% in 2010 and will continue through 2011. We have had two private fundraisers in the past two years to upgrade our Children’s Room(baby through gr. 5) and our young adult space (6-12th grade) but no money in our budget to add to our collections. I would lke to nominate the Seymour Public Library in Brockport, NY for this wonderful giveaway!
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Thank you,
Kathleen Phillips
Children’s Services Librarian
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I would like to nominate Lima Christian School in Lima, NY. We are a small Christian school in a rural community serving approximately 230 students in grades k-12. Thank you for providing this opportunity. Winning would be a tremendous blessing as our school relies solely tuition dollars.
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Please consider Knox Doss Middle School in Hendersonville, TN. Great School!
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A great big HOORAY for Knox Doss Middle School in Hendersonville, TN.
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I nominate the Bexley Public Library in Bexley, Ohio. I love my library.
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