Worzalla Donates 300 Books to 25th Annual Books from Heart Drive
Local book printer helps community-based book drive celebrate students' reading
Kendra Robinson (L) drops off 300 books from Worzalla for the Books from the Heart drive organized by Sally Cane (R).
Stevens Point, Wisconsin (January 27, 2023) - Worzalla, an employee-owned book printer specializing in printing high-quality children's books, cookbooks, and hard-cover bestsellers, is donating 300 books to Books from the Heart and invites community members to make additional book donations now through February 10. This community-based book drive, in its 25th year, aims to provide every child in kindergarten through second grade in the Stevens Point area a book for Valentine's Day.
“As active members of the Central Wisconsin community, Worzalla associates see the importance of celebrating reading. The titles we are donating to Books from the Heart are meant to inspire young people to see the world from another perspective," said Kendra Robinson, HR Program Coordinator at Worzalla.
Worzalla is donating 100 books for each grade level: kindergarten first grade, and second grade. Titles include popular children's books the book printer manufactures at its headquarters in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, like a variety of "National Geographic Kids Readers", "Step Into Reading" series, "Who Was" series and "Where the Wild Things Are". Books from the heart is organized by Sally Crane, Reading Teacher at J.F. Kennedy Elementary School in Junction City and is sponsored by the Stevens Point Area Educators.
"Books from the Heart and Worzalla both share the belief that books have the power to bring joy, comfort, and hope to those who need it most," said Sally Crane, Reading Teacher, and Books from the Heart Coordinator. "We hope to make a positive impact on students' love and enjoyment of reading by providing them with access to books that enrich their minds and spirits."
Community members can donate to this year's book drive by dropping off kindergarten through second grade reading level books now through February 10 at J.F. Kennedy Elementary School, 616 West Second Street, Junction City, WI, made out to "Books from the Heart" c/o Sally Cane.
About Worzalla
Worzalla is an employee-owned printing company headquartered in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Founded in 1892, Worzalla has over 125 years in experience in creating high-quality custom products for its customers. Worzalla specializes in the production of cookbooks, children's and lifestyle books, and is dedicated to exceeding expectations for quality, service, and delivery. From small to large publishers, Worzalla is the printer the industry turns to for manufacturing high profile projects and award-winning books. With numerous industry awards for safety and workplace culture, Worzalla is consistently ranked as one of the top places to work in central Wisconsin. For more information, visit www.worzalla.com.