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December 10, 2010

LPS-Richmond Teacher Organizes Massive Book Drive

The mission of the Richmond Book Drive is to put compelling, relevant books into the hands of young people throughout the City of Richmond, California. LPS-Richmond teacher Tyler Hester has teamed up with the band members of Pomplamoose to provide students — be they reluctant or voracious readers — with books that they will love, books that will turn them into lifelong readers and learners. Thanks to the enormous generosity of the public, the book drive has expanded from five schools and will now be impacting seven Richmond schools at the elementary, middle and high school levels.

"We hope to spread the message that all students are worthy of investment, that none are beyond repair, and that ours is a city full of curiosity and hope," said Tyler Hester.

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