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Arthi and I(Anand) are working on a project to get two highly acclaimed books on India to all the Austin area school libraries (total 307 schools) and public libraries (total 34), covering Williamson and Travis counties. We have read these books and can validate that they show our beloved India, its culture and traditions in very good light. I am sure you will agree that it is very important for children (both Indian-Americans and Americans) in our schools to learn about India without misrepresentation. It is our belief that these two books will go a long way in correcting any misconceptions and showcasing India and her culture in all her glory. These books will be donated on behalf of "Indian-American community of Austin".
Robert Arnett is the author and photographer of the two multi-award winning books:
India Unveiled, Spirit, Tradition, People, a coffee-table book with text and photographs that is being acknowledged as “the best book of its type on India” and
Finders Keepers?, a children’s book set in India. For more information on the books visit www.AtmanPress.com
Both books have been donated to over 10,000 public school libraries, classrooms, and public libraries in the US, to include all schools in Georgia, Tennessee, Maryland, Utah, Mississippi (148 of 151 districts ), and all California high schools. They are also in all Houston Metro and Dallas Metro area public schools and many other cities in the country.
Austin area schools and libraries book project summary:
Tasks Completed:
1. The author and publisher have kindly agreed to ship out the books to all the Austin area school districts even before receiving payment (approvals from school districts and libraries was received ahead of time)
2. All the Austin area school districts have already received the books, have catalogued them and have sent it to the schools in their district for adding them to the library collection. (Proof of shipping, appreciation letters from schools attached).
3. All these books have a bookplate attached that says "A gift of appreciation by Indian-American community of Austin".
Next Steps:
4. Receive donations from individual sponsors for the books to repay author/publisher.
School Library Project price for India Unveiled is only $35.00 each (retail $65.00) and for Finders Keepers? only $8.00 each (retail $14.95). Prices include shipping with the "A gift of appreciation by Indian-American community of Austin" bookplates.
The total number of books shipped was 267 Finders Keepers? and 99 India Unveiled. Finders Keepers? was shipped to all elementary and middle schools in both Williamson and Travis counties and India Unveiled was sent to all middle and high schools in both Williamson and Travis counties. Total cost at $8 for 267 copies of Finders Keepers? and $35 for 99 copies of India Unveiled is $5,601. Total cost for 34 copies of Finders Keepers? and 34 copies of India Unveiled to be shipped to all of the Williamson and Travis County public libraries is an additional $1,462. Gofundme charges 7.9% + $0.30 per donation comes to $7800 for the total cost of this project.
5. Collect all donations and send one or two time payment to Author/publisher.
How you can support:
Kindly consider donating for multiple books/sets,
one set of books ($43) or one book ($8 or $35). You can also donate any amount per your liking.
In addition, we would appreciate if you can forward this to your friends/family to encourage them to support as well.
Thank you for your support!
Appreciation letters and other documents attached below for your reference:
Arthi and I(Anand) are working on a project to get two highly acclaimed books on India to all the Austin area school libraries (total 307 schools) and public libraries (total 34), covering Williamson and Travis counties. We have read these books and can validate that they show our beloved India, its culture and traditions in very good light. I am sure you will agree that it is very important for children (both Indian-Americans and Americans) in our schools to learn about India without misrepresentation. It is our belief that these two books will go a long way in correcting any misconceptions and showcasing India and her culture in all her glory. These books will be donated on behalf of "Indian-American community of Austin".
Robert Arnett is the author and photographer of the two multi-award winning books:
India Unveiled, Spirit, Tradition, People, a coffee-table book with text and photographs that is being acknowledged as “the best book of its type on India” and
Finders Keepers?, a children’s book set in India. For more information on the books visit www.AtmanPress.com
Both books have been donated to over 10,000 public school libraries, classrooms, and public libraries in the US, to include all schools in Georgia, Tennessee, Maryland, Utah, Mississippi (148 of 151 districts ), and all California high schools. They are also in all Houston Metro and Dallas Metro area public schools and many other cities in the country.
Austin area schools and libraries book project summary:
Tasks Completed:
1. The author and publisher have kindly agreed to ship out the books to all the Austin area school districts even before receiving payment (approvals from school districts and libraries was received ahead of time)
2. All the Austin area school districts have already received the books, have catalogued them and have sent it to the schools in their district for adding them to the library collection. (Proof of shipping, appreciation letters from schools attached).
3. All these books have a bookplate attached that says "A gift of appreciation by Indian-American community of Austin".
Next Steps:
4. Receive donations from individual sponsors for the books to repay author/publisher.
School Library Project price for India Unveiled is only $35.00 each (retail $65.00) and for Finders Keepers? only $8.00 each (retail $14.95). Prices include shipping with the "A gift of appreciation by Indian-American community of Austin" bookplates.
The total number of books shipped was 267 Finders Keepers? and 99 India Unveiled. Finders Keepers? was shipped to all elementary and middle schools in both Williamson and Travis counties and India Unveiled was sent to all middle and high schools in both Williamson and Travis counties. Total cost at $8 for 267 copies of Finders Keepers? and $35 for 99 copies of India Unveiled is $5,601. Total cost for 34 copies of Finders Keepers? and 34 copies of India Unveiled to be shipped to all of the Williamson and Travis County public libraries is an additional $1,462. Gofundme charges 7.9% + $0.30 per donation comes to $7800 for the total cost of this project.
5. Collect all donations and send one or two time payment to Author/publisher.
How you can support:
Kindly consider donating for multiple books/sets,
one set of books ($43) or one book ($8 or $35). You can also donate any amount per your liking.
In addition, we would appreciate if you can forward this to your friends/family to encourage them to support as well.
Thank you for your support!
Appreciation letters and other documents attached below for your reference: