Crafters find new chapter for old books

Editor -- Re "What to do with all those old books?" Jan. 7: Robin of Robin's Nest Scrapbooks in Alameda teaches how to turn hardback books into "Altered Books." It's a great technique for recycling outdated textbooks. Robin's Nest is at 1542 Park St., (510) 521-5960.

BETSY BRAZY

Alameda


Editor -- I wanted to give you information regarding another organization in San Francisco that collects books for children.

I serve on the board of directors for the Bridge of Books Foundation in San Francisco. BoB is a nonprofit organization that provides books to migrant children and children in homeless shelters, foster care, after-school programs and under-funded schools. BoB is proudly an all-volunteer, grassroots organization. Please feel free to visit our Web site at www.bridgeofbooksfoundation.org.

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Finnish cheer

Editor -- What a delight to read the article on Finnish Christmas celebrations ("Hyvää Joulua!" Dec. 20)! Our son, who has lived in the Bay Area for two years, comes from a traditional Finnish background here in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. He e-mailed your piece to us, and that same piece could have been written about celebrations here.

Our daughter, who lives in Madison, Wis., also takes part in a Finnish Christmas celebration there.

I wonder how many of these celebrations dating back to our ancestral roots take place all over our country? Not only Finnish but other nationalities? Perhaps we all feel a little more anchored in these tumultuous times when reminded that in spite of the hardships and adversities our immigrant ancestors went through, they still could enjoy these wonderful times of celebration.

Hyvää Joulua ja Onnellista Uutta Vuotta! (Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!)

JUDY SOINE

Negaunee, Mich.
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