The Evening Telegraph is running a great campaign,
Dundee Born and Read
They are trying to collect over 5000 books for school children in Dundee.
Too many children in our city are growing up in homes with few if any books. This is important. We know that children who grow up in households where books are plentiful go further in school than those children growing up without books. Developing good reading habits at home, which starts with being read to, helps children get ready for school and not start school at a disadvantage. Having books at home helps enhance literacy and learning.
I want to not only congratulate D C Thomson on this public spirited initiative but to also to urge Ferry folk to generously support it.
Donations of new or second hand books suitable for youngsters aged 3 to 12 are wanted. Please deposit these in the drop off boxes at our Branch Library in Queen Street. Schools in the city will then distribute the books.
