Texas A&M University-Kingsville’s Campus Activities Board (CAB) is hosting its first book drive from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 3, at the Memorial Student Union Building (MSUB) Pavilion.
“This is CAB’s first-ever book drive on campus […],” CAB member Sydney Castaneda said. “We please ask all participants to donate fictional books.”
The book drive is aimed to celebrate Dr. Suess’ birthday and to jump start National Reading Month.
“I myself am a huge fan of books and last year our advisor, Loreal, started the Javelina Book Nook in the MSUB,” CAB President Lizzetty Lara said. “Together, our organization decided what better way to celebrate National Reading Month and Dr. Suess’ birthday than host a book drive?”
CAB asks participants to donate fictional books only, from children to young adult and adult books. Donated books can be new or in good condition and can range from genres such as: children’s picture books, children’s novel books, classical novels, fiction novels and adult fiction. CAB also asks participants to not donate textbook or music books. All donated books will go to the Kingsville Public Library.
“When students donate, they will be able to get a bookmark themed for the event and spin our prize wheel to receive an Aramark meal voucher among other prizes,” CAB Secretary Eve Schrader said.
CAB will be planning more events for the month of March. Upcoming events include a St. Patty’s DIY on March 17, a cooking event on March 30, and an intention bracelet event on the March 31.
“The Campus Activities Board is always looking for ways to encourage the campus to unite with our community,” Castaneda said.
