First Book Redux

 I've been behind-hand in reminding you about my favorite cause, First Book. With the administration threatening to shut down the department of Eduction, First Book's mission becomes even more vital. And what's the mission?

To put books into the hands of kids who can't afford them.

I know there are a lot of things poor kids need: food, shelter, safety, love. Having grown up in the projects, I have more than a passing acquaintance with those needs. But from an early age, reading was as important to...