Washtenaw Literacy History Washtenaw Literacy has sponsored the Season's Readings book drive for twelve years. Local donors have provided over 26,750 books for low-income children in our community, children who might not otherwise receive books as holiday gifts. Donors drop off new children's books in specially marked bins in host sites throughout Washtenaw County in November and early December.
Donors also provide cash gifts that make it possible to purchase books wholesale.
In mid-December, volunteers pick up the books and the sorting and distribution begins. Washtenaw Literacy works with over 20 local agencies that serve low-income children. Volunteers assemble an age-appropriate book order for each agency so that every child served will receive a book at the holidays. The highest number of requests are for preschool books and multicultural books for children of all ages. You can take new books to almost any local bookstore or library.