Lots of books needed lots of sorting
To honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, today is a National Day of Service. President-elect Obama visited wounded soldiers at Walter Reed Army Medical Center before stopping at Sasha Bruce House (a shelter for homeless teens) where he rolled up his sleeves and helped paint the walls.
In the spirit of service, David and I took the Metro down to Shaw Junior High School (near Howard University) and joined dozens of volunteers sorting through books that had been emptied out of now-closed schools. It was a complete jumble! Middle school books were mixed in with elementary and pre-school. History, math and fiction with biography, poetry and science. Our job? To sort them by categories (tossing out outdated ones and any books in poor condition) and box them up so that school librarians could easily shelve them in their new homes in other schools in DC.
Even when it comes to books, a picture is worth a thousand words!
Annie, Sarah and Caitlin, both from Marin!
Sorting through Fairy Tales, Social Studies and Science books
Right before this stack toppled
Any day can be a day of service to your school or your community. Dr. King said that true greatness comes in serving others. Lending a helping hand also makes you feel good about who you are. Interested? There’s a Global Youth Service Day coming up in April. How can you be of service?
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i think its great how people r helpn out!
Comment by rosalie — January 19, 2009 @ 4:50 pm
Yeah, Annie and family. Great job experiencing and reporting on an incredible event. Much luck taking it all in tomorrow and letting us know how it is from your vantage point.
with love and gratitude —Neal and Laurie
Comment by neal levy — January 19, 2009 @ 7:38 pm
Hi Neal and Laurie,
We’re doing our best to observe, soak in the incredibly friendly atmosphere and report what’s going on. Glad you’re following along… this is the next chapter of America’s story and we’re ALL a part of it!
Comment by Annie — January 19, 2009 @ 8:34 pm
Dear Annie,
I thought that the Inauguration was so cool. I was so happy when Obama was sworn in. It was such a good feeling. It shows that America is ready for change. I was so proud of our country. I is so great that we finally have a Black president.
Comment by Alisa — January 20, 2009 @ 8:26 pm
Hey I think that it is great that you went to the inaugaration for us. I think that its great were having a inaugaration in general for a black president. I think now more then ever anyone who says that cant make it somewhere because of thier personal background, or race or personal beliefs can make it to the top if they try hard enough.Anyone can now follow obama’s example on how to make a difference for yourself and others. He started out with nothing and now he has everything.Just taking one step at a time will get you there and even if your almost at the top but you say I’m never going to get to the ultimate top I’m almost there but theres no way. But there is and you can obviously if someone from the bottom can do it so can you. Thanks for the virtual experience annie!!!
-courtney
Comment by Courtney — January 20, 2009 @ 8:34 pm