Hi All,

> My jobber here in Ontario recently sent me this information about the ABC
> Literacy Foundation.  Personally the concept of commerical promotion through
> the public library offends me.  It's blatant advertising and in this case, for
> an unhealthy product.  Hasn't everyone heard about the obesity problem with
> North Americans.

> What do others feel?

Catherine


> > Are you two aware of the Coca-Cola money that the ABC Literacy Foundation
> > is distributing? Here's a link:
> >
> > http://www.abc-canada.org/public_awareness/sts.asp
> >
> > I just spoke to a very small library (they serve a population of approx
> > 1400) that just received a grant of $1500 through this program to purchase
> > children's books with and was told that the application process was an
> easy
> > one, with approval and a cheque coming in a month's time. The catch is
> > having to slap a Coke sticker inside each book.
> >
> > Could one of you let me know if you'd been aware of this program? I'm
> > trying to get a feel for how many libraries know about it.
> >
> > Myself, I drink cider and green tea. Just for the taste of it!
> >
> > cheers,
> >
> >
> >
> >