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If you read this information and feel moved to help, thank you in advance and with heartfelt appreciation.
Many thanks,
Kylie
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As some of you may already know, a team from the RWA commitee has started a drive for book donations...
RWA Flooded Communities Book Appeal
We've all seen the devastation the recent Queensland floods have wrought and have wondered how we can help. We know that for many affected families, books will not be high on their priorities list for some time to come.
But...we also know how valuable books can be in providing time out when reality gets tough.
So…with the aid of some wonderful volunteers, we've put together a Romance Writers of Australia Flooded Communities Book Appeal.
What we need?
FICTION BOOKS! Romance books, children's books, young adult books, genre books, whatever – either new or in sparkling condition.
Please send them to:
RWA Flooded Communities Book Appeal
PO Box 1717
Noosaville Post Office
Noosaville BC
Queensland 4566
Australia
When to send them?
Now! And any time over the next few months. The books will be boxed and delivered to the appropriate libraries/schools/neighbourhood centres/community centres in batches as soon as the communities are ready to receive them. We'll be liaising with councils, libraries and schools to ensure this is done appropriately. Feel free to pop a note inside, or if you're an author, sign it.
Questions:
If you have a question about donations, email Jess Anastasi: Jess(at)jessanastasi(dot)com
If you work in a library / council / community centre / school in a flood affected area (in Australia), email Rachel Bailey: rachel(at)rachelbailey(dot)com(dot)au
Thanks for your cooperation and support!
Jess Anastasi
RWA Flooded Communities Book Appeal Team
ADDENDUM:
RWA will not be accepting cash donations for the RWA Flooded Communities Book Appeal. Instead, we direct everyone to the charities already in place: the Premier's Flood Appeal, or the RSPCA Queensland.
Q. I’m overseas and would like to donate but the cost of sending books is very expensive?
If you are an author, send one copy of a book. This will keep your individual costs down, but will also contribute to our book appeal. Alternatively, consider buying a book from The Book Depository, which offers free postage to Australia. The book can be sent directly to the appeal.
Cash donations can be made to the charities listed above.
Q. I’m in Australia and have many books to donate. What is the cheapest postage option?
Australia Post offers a 3kg satchel anywhere in Australia for approximately $10. Please ensure the books are wrapped in bubble wrap to miminise damage in transit.
Instead of boxing books, you'd fit (if you could manage it) about 5-6 trade paperbacks, 17 paperbacks or 32 category books in a red, prepaid 3k satchel from Australia Post. So for $10 it's pretty cheap. If you put books in satchels, it would be nice if they bubble or cardboard wrapped them first, particularly if the satchel is still a bit empty. The books can tend to move around. There's also the 500g satchel that is $4-5 and fits a couple of books.
Band together with friends, your family, your writing group and send books together to minimise postage costs.
Q. I’m in Brisbane. Can the books be dropped off?
We have a drop-off point in Carindale available. Please contact Jess Anastasia - Jess@jessanastasi.com for further information.
If any other RWA member in Qld can offer a drop off point, please contact Rachel Bailey: rachel@rachelbailey.com.au
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