As far as John Miller’s concerned, kids should always be able to read.
So Miller, who helps operate STUFF, a bookstore at 706 Simpson Ave. in Hoquiam, has set out to offer books to children in the area at no cost.
Books for Harbor Youth planned to begin offering its first batch to children as soon as the books arrive in the mail Thursday.
Titles up for grabs, Miller said, are intended to appeal to three age groups: “Frog and Toad Are Friends,” Arnold Lobel’s 1970 classic children’s story that started the “Frog And Toad” series, is geared toward children; Norton Juster’s 1961 adventure novel “Phantom Tollbooth” is for the preteen age group; and “To Kill A Mockingbird,” Harper Lee’s 1960 opus is meant for teenagers.
Miller has ordered 35 of each title. They’ll leave on a first-come-first-serve basis.
The program, run entirely on donations, is an adaptation of a similar philanthropy project Miller saw in Pittsburgh for people who couldn’t afford food.
“Kids always need to read,” Miller said. “Books in the hands of kids is always a good thing.”
Miller began collecting donations in late February, and spent the first $500 on the 105 books he just ordered.
He said he’ll continue ordering new titles every month as long as he gets donations, adding that he hopes to make Books for Harbor Youth a monthly Program.
Miller is taking donations for the program either by cash at STUFF, or online at http://ift.tt/1F3X3lT.
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