"The book 'Bear in a Square' is a great kindergarten pre-school book! The illustrations capture children's attention and it is very interactive that children can find shapes. I love the fact that it is written in both English and Spanish. A great math book that incorporates the concepts of counting 1-10, shapes and colors."

Ms. Sturmer, Kindergarten Teacher
Peck Elementary School
Holyoke, MA
(In response to LTL's Welcome to Kindergarten "Read Together" literacy book bag donation.)

"Children really liked the book. Parents commented that they liked the two bilingual books."

Ms. Lillian Norwood, Kindergarten Teacher
Peck Elementary School
Holyoke, MA
(In response to LTL's Welcome to Kindergarten "Read Together" literacy book bag donation.)

"We truly appreciate the support of Link to Libraries and Big Y Foods, Inc. that made the donation of over 150 new books possible. I expect that many children will experience the magic of reading in the coming months thanks to your generosity and that of Big Y Foods. Your gift included an impressive assortment of fiction and non-fiction with wonderful picture books, biographies, historical fiction, science and pure entertainment."

Susan Domanico, Assistant Superintendent
Torrington Board of Education
Torrington, CT

"We work diligently to provide all students with the tools to become readers and to develop a love of reading. Please know these books are already in the hands of our students and are being enjoyed on a daily basis."

Mary Beth Pulsifer, Principal
Lincoln Street School
Worcester, MA

"Thank you for the donation of books for our children. Your generosity and thoughtfulness will help make a difference in the lives of the children we serve and further our mission in providing quality orthopaedic care regardless of the patient or patient's family's ability to pay. By working together we can truly build a better tomorrow for kids."

The Board of Governors & Staff
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Springfield, MA

"The kids have certainly enjoyed curling up on the easy chairs with a good book! Thanks for supporting our literacy efforts and for feeding our kids' imaginations."

Elizabeth M. Daly, Executive Director
Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicopee
Chicopee, MA

"Thank you for the wonderful donation. The books will be put to good use in our new literacy program as we reach out to our community. We are pleased to use the generous gift of new books for our ministries here in the Salvation Army Family Library."

Lt. Cynthia Crowsen, Corps Officer Pastor
The Salvation Army
N. Adams, MA

"We are so appreciative of the new titles that have been added to the Abner Gibb, Franklin Avenue and Highland School Libraries in the Westfield District. Library funding is almost nonexistent this year, so your books have filled a huge void. Our books are also showing a lot of wear, so having new books has been an exciting event."

Jo Ann Bourquard, Librarian
Westfield Public Schools
Westfield, MA

"Thank you for the very generous donation of 150 new children's books. The books are beautiful and truly cover a wide range of topics and reading levels. We in Pittsfield appreciate the opportunity to be associated with this valuable program and look forward to receiving books in 2011 and beyond."

Sue Doucette, Early Childhood Coordinatior
Pittsfield Public Schools
Pittsfield, MA

"On behalf of the Montowese Elementary School staff and student body, I would like to sincerely thank Link to Libraries in collaboration with Big Y Foods for their generous donation of books. Reading is a life long journey and a very important component of our curriculum at Montowese. Through the generosity of companies like yours, our students are allowed to truly explore the world of books."

Mary L. Federico, Principal
Montowese Elementary School
North Haven, CT

"Thank you for your willingness to partner with us to offer meaningful and measurable literacy opportunities to our preschool children. Your generosity helps us tremendously in our efforts to ensure a quality, early educational and care experience for thousands of local children."

Joan Kagan, President and CEO
Square One
Springfield, MA

"Thank you for the donation of books to Sinai Academy. Our pre-schoolers will have a good time reading the picture books you brought and we (grade 5) will have a good time reading the new chapter books."

Grades 3, 4, and 5
Sinai Academy of the Berkshires
Pittsfield, MA

"Having friends in the community and supporters like you (Link to Libraries) make all the difference. Thank you."

Janna Chapdelaine
Director of Development and Public Relations
Girls Inc.
Holyoke, MA

"Thank you on behalf of our Educational Resources for Children, Inc. The students especially enjoyed the presentation of the books by the participating sponsors. Thank you to your volunteer, Gail Baquis, who delivered the books to the Barnard & Crandall After School Learning Center and so graciously spoke to the students at the presentation. We thank you for your effort and look forward to working with you again in your ongoing support of our centers."

Claire Hall, M.Ed, Executive Director
Educational Resources for Children, Inc.
Enfield, CT

"The donation of children and adolescent books has thrilled both students and staff alike. Your incredible generosity will allow our young mothers to choose age-appropriate reading material for their children. This will reinforce reading aloud daily, which is the single most important thing they can do for their children, second only to hugging!"

Dorothy Mack, Executive Director
The Helen Berube Teen Parent Program
Pittsfield, MA