Back in 2004, when Robert (or R.J.) Bolian, then eleven years old, first contacted me, it was because he had decided that his town—Rollinsford, New Hampshire—needed a library. I agreed with him. I told him then that a town with no library was like a body with no heart. It took him a while—three years; he is now fourteen—and a lot of work and fundraising (a cookbook, bake sales, a craft show, donatons) and imagination. But here is Robert signing the lease on the space that will soon be Rollinsford's public library.
I plan myself, to send him...or rather, the library...lots of books. I have many more than I have shelf space for and I can't imagine a better home for them. Good work, R.J.!
What a fabulous young man! Good for him and what a great thing for a boy that age to do. Is there a way I can send him books also? Ooh, I would even like to start a book drive for him!
Posted by: Dawn | November 15, 2007 at 11:00 AM
Thank You! Thank you for making this about the boy and the town instead of jumping on it and making it a publicity stunt for yourself. Thank you for sending books to it. Could you post an address for those who are interested in sending books to it. I have some books I could send myself and I know many others who do to. Keep up the good work
Posted by: Ken Storey | November 16, 2007 at 06:45 PM