Our friend and current candidate for a Chicago Alderman position, Che “Rhymefest Smith, has just announced a holiday book drive to help Chicago’s youth. The book drive is part of a literacy program created by Fest called Catch People Reading (CPR). In an email announcing the book drive Rhymefest wrote, “literacy is the lifeline to our education system. Not only will CPR help bring literacy awareness to our youth but it will also encourage students to read over the holiday season. Donated books from across the city will reach the inner city youth (coupled with exciting incentives designed by yours truly) to keep literacy alive….CPR!”
See below for info on how to donate to the book drive.
Donated children’s/young adult books can be dropped off at:
– Kennedy King College: 6301 South Halsted Street Bld W144 – SGA Office
– Exclusively Yours Auto Spa: 5820 S. State St.
If you are outside of Chicago, you can mail your donation before Wed. December 22, 2010 to:
Exclusively Yours Auto Spa
ATTN: Book Drive
5820 S. State St.
Chicago, IL 60621