a call for help!

As many of you know, I have been hired to teach Kindergarten very recently. I am absolutely thrilled that I will have my own classroom, that I get to teach the babies, and most importantly, that I am hired.

However, I am also in a bit of a pinch. You see, I don't really have any books for my library...

Many people have asked how they can support me as I embark on this endeavor of teaching, so I would like to make a call for help. I have this vision of filling my classroom with very intentional items that make sense to me and help me feel the support of important people in my life who are far away. Therefore, I would ask that if you had a favorite "first book" or author, something that made you love reading, and you have $5-10, that you would be so kind as to send me a copy for Room 205.

If you hated reading, but still want to help, there are a few other options for helping me that I would greatly appreciate:

• Send me your old books. You hated reading anyways.
• Send me my favorite beginning reading books. I am especially fond of Dr. Seuss, Eric Carle, and Shel Silverstein. 
• Send me money. I will choose a book and let you know what I've picked.

If you are willing and able, shoot me an email so that I can send you my permanent address and make sure that I don't end up with any duplicates. 

I hope to hear from you soon!