Drive Underway to Replace Books in Hooper Bay. As many of you know, Hooper Bay, a Yup'ik village of about 1,100, was struck by a catastrophic fire August 3. The school, teacher housing, a store and many other buildings and homes were destroyed. Hooper Bay's K-12 school served about 400 children, and the library was open to the public, as well.
Hooper Bay Book Days is seeking new and gently used books for children and teenagers, as well as reference books and books about Alaska. Book donations are being accepted at all Anchorage Municipal Library branches, at the University of Alaska Anchorage, and at other locations around the city.
In addition, Title Wave Books and Cook Inlet Books will both have a display of books aimed at the school's needs, so customers can buy something they know is needed. Both stores also will accept cash contributions so teachers may select their choices. Title Wave customers who have store credit may also donate their credit to a Hooper Bay school account.
The Alaska Center for the Book, Alaska's affiliate with the Library of Congress, is accepting tax-deductible financial contributions to buy more books and help offset shipping costs. Checks may be mailed to Alaska Center for the Book, Hooper Bay Fund, 3600 Denali, Anchorage, AK 99503.
For more information, or if your school would like to take part, call 907-336-1604. Hooper Bay Book Days runs through Sept. 1.
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