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
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@jessanastasi.com
If you work in a library / council / community centre / school in a flood affected area, email Rachel Bailey: rachel@rachelbailey.com.au
Romance Writers of Australia 
Mandy
/ January 15, 2011Congratulations and thankyou for organising such a great assistance. I have some books to send in.
Mandy
Brisbane
Rachel Bailey
/ January 15, 2011Mandy, since you’re in Brisbane, we now have a physical drop off point at Carindale (and more coming) if you’d prefer that to posting the books. Email Jess on the address above if you’re interested.
Rachel
Eleni Konstantine
/ January 15, 2011I’m very proud of being a member of RWAus and now I have another reason to be proud. Good job everyone.
Richard Nielsen
/ February 1, 2011I’ve written an adventure/romance novel and will send you a couple copies. It’ll take a week or two as I’m in America.