State Rep. Will be Collecting Donated Children's Books

One of Wakefield’s state representatives, Paul Brodeur will be collecting donated children’s books in good repair at the upcoming Victorian Festival in Melrose.

In addition to a children’s book mark making craft, and a photo booth where readers young and old can show off what they read this summer.

“We’ve had such great feedback from the clients and staff at local food banks,” said Brodeur. “We so often forget that in addition to the basics like food and shelter, children desperately need intellectual stimulation. Providing them with books is the best way to jump start successful academic careers.”

He has also requested that children bring T-Shirts they would like to transform with a tie-dye craft at his booth which will be in front of the H and R Block.

Brodeur, who has been collecting and distributing books throughout the district over the past couple years, estimated that over 1,000 books have been dispersed from social services providers and food pantries. He hopes to up that number this year.

This year’s Victorian Fair takes place on Sunday, Sept. 13.