Capstone Publishers Donates 10,000 Books to African Countries
Minneapolis, MN, March 13, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Capstone Publishers, the leading publisher of high-kid-appeal children’s books for school and public libraries, has made a donation of 10,000 books to Books for Africa, the world’s largest shipper of donated text and library books to the African continent. Books donated to the program included titles from the publishers’ imprints Capstone Press, Compass Point Books, Picture Window Books, and Stone Arch Books.
“We are thrilled to partner with Books for Africa to deliver much needed reading materials to children in Africa,” said Tom Ahern, CEO of Capstone Publishers. “It’s an honor to work with another Minnesota organization who realizes the power of literacy education and its impact on children’s lives. Literacy provides hope and a way out of poverty and we’re proud to be a part of that.”
Books for Africa is a nonprofit organization based out of St. Paul, Minn., and has shipped more than 20 million books to 44 African countries since it was founded in 1988.
“Through the generosity of companies like Capstone Publishers, many children in Africa will hold a book for the first time,” said Patrick Plonski, Executive Director of Books for Africa. “Our mission is to end the book famine in Africa. Through donations and financial support, we can help create a culture of literacy and provide the tools of empowerment to the next generation of parents, teachers, and leaders in Africa.”
Capstone Publishers has a rich history of philanthropy in local communities and those abroad. In 2008 alone, the company supported more than 250 organizations’ initiatives through book donations, sponsorships, and employee volunteer time.
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About Capstone Publishers
Capstone Publishers is the leading publisher of children’s books for school and public libraries, offering nonfiction, fiction, picture books, interactive and audio books, and literacy programs for students from preK to high school. With an emphasis on high-kid-appeal and innovation, Capstone Publishers imprints include Capstone Press, Compass Point Books, Picture Window Books, Stone Arch Books, Red Brick Learning, and Heinemann-Raintree. The Capstone Press imprint is the publisher librarians most prefer for innovative nonfiction for beginning, struggling, and reluctant readers in grades preK-8. With high-kid-appeal and accessible text on topics kids love, Capstone Press books build readers’ confidence and skills. Visit Capstone Publishers at www.CapstonePub.com.
About Books for Africa
Books For Africa is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving as the largest shipper of donated text and library books to the African continent. Since 1988, Books For Africa has shipped over 20 million primary, secondary, post-secondary, and community library books to 45 countries in Africa. Books For Africa has received the highest ratings from Charity Navigator and the Minnesota Charities Review Council. The mission of Books For Africa is to end the book famine in Africa. Learn more at www.BooksForAfrica.org.
“We are thrilled to partner with Books for Africa to deliver much needed reading materials to children in Africa,” said Tom Ahern, CEO of Capstone Publishers. “It’s an honor to work with another Minnesota organization who realizes the power of literacy education and its impact on children’s lives. Literacy provides hope and a way out of poverty and we’re proud to be a part of that.”
Books for Africa is a nonprofit organization based out of St. Paul, Minn., and has shipped more than 20 million books to 44 African countries since it was founded in 1988.
“Through the generosity of companies like Capstone Publishers, many children in Africa will hold a book for the first time,” said Patrick Plonski, Executive Director of Books for Africa. “Our mission is to end the book famine in Africa. Through donations and financial support, we can help create a culture of literacy and provide the tools of empowerment to the next generation of parents, teachers, and leaders in Africa.”
Capstone Publishers has a rich history of philanthropy in local communities and those abroad. In 2008 alone, the company supported more than 250 organizations’ initiatives through book donations, sponsorships, and employee volunteer time.
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About Capstone Publishers
Capstone Publishers is the leading publisher of children’s books for school and public libraries, offering nonfiction, fiction, picture books, interactive and audio books, and literacy programs for students from preK to high school. With an emphasis on high-kid-appeal and innovation, Capstone Publishers imprints include Capstone Press, Compass Point Books, Picture Window Books, Stone Arch Books, Red Brick Learning, and Heinemann-Raintree. The Capstone Press imprint is the publisher librarians most prefer for innovative nonfiction for beginning, struggling, and reluctant readers in grades preK-8. With high-kid-appeal and accessible text on topics kids love, Capstone Press books build readers’ confidence and skills. Visit Capstone Publishers at www.CapstonePub.com.
About Books for Africa
Books For Africa is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving as the largest shipper of donated text and library books to the African continent. Since 1988, Books For Africa has shipped over 20 million primary, secondary, post-secondary, and community library books to 45 countries in Africa. Books For Africa has received the highest ratings from Charity Navigator and the Minnesota Charities Review Council. The mission of Books For Africa is to end the book famine in Africa. Learn more at www.BooksForAfrica.org.
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