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Robyn Strumpf founded Project Books and
Blankies in 1999 at the age of twelve, with the goal of
sharing the magic of reading with others. As someone who had
struggled to learn to read, she was motivated by her desire to
share the magic of books with others. She remembered that she
used to snuggle with a cozy quilt, a book, and a family member
who would read with her. |
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Her perseverance finally paid off and an avid
reader today, Robyn decided to found a literacy project to
provide resources and encouragement to others struggling with
reading skills. The message that she delivers when she makes
deliveries – BOOKS ARE THE KEY TO THE FUTURE!
Project Books and Blankies is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization. This literacy organization is dedicated to
the proposition that no skill is more critical to the success
of individuals, or our collective success as a community, than
the ability to read. With a goal of spreading the magic of
reading, Project Books and Blankies, provides books to
shelters, literacy programs, after school programs,
classrooms, libraries, and the needy.
In addition to providing books,
deliveries include the donation of a bright and colorful
handmade quilt, either for display in the reading corner, or
for the kids to snuggle with while reading.
Project Books and Blankies selects recipients of books by
carefully evaluating requests and researching prospective
programs. Recipients are selected based on need and on matching an
age group with the current inventory of books.
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