Worldwide Book Drive presented just under 4,000 books to The Ken Deyhle Foundation on September, 4, 2008. The books included childrens’ books, juvenile books and novels, and elementary level text books. The Deyhle Foundation distributes these book to international communities in need of literacy education material. Most recently, WBD was able to supply books to supplement Ken Deyhle’s own collection which was donated to a number of schools, communities, and hospitals in the Philippines. We at WBD appreciate Ken Deyhle’s hard work and his dedication to maximizing the value of books.

Worldwide Book Drive is excited to announce that Shelby Nelson will be working on his Eagle Project with us. Shelby is from Clinton Utah. He is a Senior at Clearfield High, loves music and to play the trombone. He also likes to work with his hands. He loves welding and is in his third year in school. He and his family love spending time together at their cabin near bear lake.

Shelby shared of his thoughts and feeling about why he felt a book drive is a worthy cause for his Eagle Project. Shelby said, “The reason why I chose the book drive is because I had a hard time reading when I was little. I didn’t like to read. My mom tried really hard to help me. As I got older I had to read in school and I just want others to get a chance to read and to be able to have a chance to love it and to learn all that they can. Reading is good for the mind and I like it now. With the book drive I have a chance to help others get the chance to read and learn new adventures.”

Thank you Shelby. We are looking forward to working with you!

Salt lake City’s book philanthropist, Ken Deyhle, received over 4,000 books from Worldwide Book Drive last week on August, 20. The books were a combination of children’s books, juvenile novels, and new elementary level text books. The books were collected from a wide spectrum of sources. Ken Deyhle hand delivers the books to their destination. All the books will be going to emerging education programs in third-world countries. We are happy to work with Ken Deyhle in promoting literacy and Education.

To learn more about Ken Deyhle visit: http://www.thedeyhlefoundation.org/site/Home.html

Dallin is a 12 year old boy scout from Farmington, Utah just completing his Eagle project. He likes many things and usually sticks with them to the end. He is a black belt in karate, has played the violin for 7 years and he is starting the 7th grade at Farmington Jr. High.

His project was a huge success! He has collected 5,696 books. Those are
broken down into the following categories: 2,690 books for adults; 945
educational books; 964 books for children; 62 reference books; 280 juvenilebooks; and 755 books for recycling (preliminary count). Dallin decided to do a book drive, after learning about Worldwide Book Drive, because he felt the project could benefit thousands of people all over the world. It is neat that some of the books are donated locally, and that many will make it to third world countries, where resources are so scarce. With the help of Tanner and Worldwide Book Drive, he was able to complete his entire application in under one week, and the entire project has been completed in under one month from start to finish!

Russel Langford delivered over 1,200 books to complete his Eagle Project. Russel worked with his family as well as other scouts to spread fliers around his neighborhood and city. He later returned and collected books which he later sorted, boxed, and brought to Worldwide Book Drive’s warehouse to be distributed in order to maximize the value of each of the books. We here at Worldwide Book Drive appreciate Russel and his hard work. Congratulations on a job well done, and you’re final step to becoming an Eagle Scout!

Worldwide Book Drive is pleased to have worked with Lori and Michael Pavacic of Heber Utah to collect and donate 5,000 books for schools and students on a Shoshone Indian Reservation in Wyoming. Worldwide Book Drive donated over 2,800 of the needed books that will accompany backpacks, binders, papers, and other school supplies that will be delivered to students. Lori and Michael Pavacic work with different organizations every year to provide books and school supplies to school systems in need. Worldwide Book Drive has helped them in the past two years to achieve their goals in supporting education in literacy. Good job Pavacics!

Worldwide Book Drive would like to thank Justin Van Oostendorp for his successful book drive. Justin worked with Worldwide Book Drive to organize his drive and collected books with the help of his scout troop and friends. Driving all the way from Logan, Ut, Justin delivered several hundred books which will serve in helping people all over the world. Thank you Justin! We appreciate your work! Congratulations on becoming an Eagle Scout!

Saturday, August 2nd Eric Romney delivered books he collected to complete his Eagle Scout Project. Eric collected books from a number of locations including his very own neighborhood. Working with other scouts, Eric went door to door to let people know about his book drive and returned at a later date to collect books.

Eric Romney broke the Worldwide Book Drive record for most books collected for an Eagle Scout Project: 2,663. His books will be sent to a number of different recipients where the books are needed, such as title one elementary schools, prisons, developing education systems, and developing countries to promote literacy and education.

Thank you Eric, we appreciate your hard work. Your books will go far and do much good. Congratulations on a job well done and becoming an Eagle Scout!

Boys and Girls Club of Utah County sponsor the federal GEARUP education program. The Boys and Girls Club took over 1,000 children’s and juvenile books to supplement their program and club library. The books will be made available to students and youth to improve their chances to finish school and continue on to undergraduate studies.

Worldwide Book Drive is excited to donate over 30,000 text books to books for Africa.

“Books For Africa receives new and used book donations for primary through post-secondary levels from public and private schools, libraries, publishers and the general public. Donated books are sorted and processed for shipping by volunteers working at BFA’s warehouse in St. Paul, Minnesota. Approximately 35,000 books are shipped in a 40-foot container. A 40-foot container sent to a sea port in Africa costs $9,000. Inland rates vary depending on destination and are dependent on quotes from shippers. Shipping is Books For Africa’s largest expense.

“Although Books For Africa has made tremendous progress in its mission, the book famine in Africa remains a reality. Where books are available, there are still very few. It is common across the continent to see five or six school children sharing one book. Empty library shelves are a constant reminder of Africa’s desperate need for printed materials. If we are to see the day when African school children are to have the books they need to learn the skills necessary to provide for themselves and others, BFA must continue to send millions of books.”

Worldwide Book Drive is pleased to support and further the impact of Books of Africa on literacy and education.

www.Booksforafrica.com