Moonlighting by day
Today I am sitting in the office of MAKE WAY FOR BOOKS, pretending to be a receptionist, and trying not to screw up at it.

I have never held this type of job before, so it makes me kind of nervous. What if all the lines ring at once? What if by typing that last question I've jinxed myself and it happens?

I am actually on the Board of Directors, but the office is short-staffed, so I am helping out. I am also temporarily acting as webmaster, for the same reason.

I am better at that job.

Ten years ago, I remember Mary Jan Bancroft asking me if I would help her with a project. Because it was Mary Jan who asked, I said yes, without knowing what the project was.

Mary Jan is one of those salt of the earth type people you should always say yes to.

We started by purchasing picture books for one preschool, and Mary Jan was our first story time volunteer.

Today, we have established libraries in nearly 100 preschool and childcare centers, we have 20 story time volunteers, and Mary Jan manages five different programs, all designed to give children, from birth to five years, the chance to fall in love with books and reading. I hope if you have time, you'll explore our website. This Thursday, we'll be celebrating our tenth anniversary!

Happy birthday to MAKE WAY FOR BOOKS!