Gifts with a Purpose - In Reference to Murder

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December 18, 2010

Gifts with a Purpose

Wrappedbooks Mystery Scene Magazine's latest issue included gift ideas for those who want to give more this holiday season. Here's the list:

Reading is Fundamental
Founded by a former teacher, RIF delivers free books and literacy resources to the most financially needy communities throughout the US, with special focus on children from birth to age eight.

UNICEF Story Books 
Inspire the mind of children in far-off primary schools by sending the gift of story books for as little as $30 for 8 local-language books.

Books For Life
Help a community build a library or support the literacy project of your choosing from the US to India to Kenya to Nicaragua and beyond.

American Library Association
Help ALA advocate on behalf of libraries and library users, promote literacy and community outreach programs, encourage reading and continuing education in communities across America, and provide scholarships to students preparing to enter the library profession.

Check out more from Mystery Scene's latest issue via their web site link.

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