Somerville Donor's Choose: Catcher in the Rye

[beinneighe.livejournal.com]

The folks at Donor's Choose forwarded this project to me, and I figured I'd signal boost... Mrs. Karlin at Somerville High School is looking for 45 copies of Catcher in the Rye for her kids to keep, highlight, mark up, cuddle with, etc. There's a ton of worthy projects in the area, but this one's special to me because I've always been a fervent re-reader and was privileged enough to grow up in a home with books readily available. I think this project could make a big difference in the kids' education and, for those who really get something from the book, it would let them keep it and re-read it long after the class ends. I don't think I can say enough about how much books saved my life during some hellish times as a kid. Anyways, the link's above, and you can donate literally any amount. If the project isn't funded, the money is "given back to you" to spend on another project (I don't think they recredit it to your credit card). Check it out. 

Comments

[squirrelitude]

Perhaps tangential: I found that book entirely alien to me when I was in high school, and I remember my classmates having similar reactions. But I know people who *do* like it. Maybe it's the kind of book that only adults appreciate? (Then again, I *still* find it an odd book.)

[maelithil.livejournal.com]

Thanks for posting this! Donors Choose is a fantastic organization and I was very happy to fund this project. :)