The Literacy Council of Buncombe County believes that literacy changes lives for the better. We at the POP Project couldn’t agree more. Recently, the Lit Council announced that James Patterson would be the keynote for this fall’s annual Authors for Literacy Dinner and Silent Auction....
James Patterson is Keynote for Annual Literacy Council FundraiserJames Patterson is Keynote for Annual Literacy Council Fundraiser
James Patterson understands the value of books. In addition to holding the Guinness World Record for most number one New York Times Bestsellers of any author, Patterson is an avid promoter of literacy. Through his Read Kiddo Read website, the author encourages parents to help...
Darth Vader Does Storytime, and Other Fun Moments from May the FourthDarth Vader Does Storytime, and Other Fun Moments from May the Fourth
Last weekend, Spellbound Children’s Bookshop held a fundraiser and book drive for the POP Project in conjunction with International Star Wars Day: May the Fourth. The Fourth was with us, indeed, as a great crowd of children of all ages enjoyed the fun and festivities...
May the Fourth be with You This Weekend at SpellboundMay the Fourth be with You This Weekend at Spellbound
Spellbound Children’s Bookshop invites you and the family to a costume party in celebration of International Star Wars Day, May the fourth, from 1:00 – 2:30 pm. Come and enjoy intergalactic snacks, an awesome door prize (especially if you like wookies), and a costume contest...
Spreading the Love of Reading, with “Zora and Me”Spreading the Love of Reading, with “Zora and Me”
For the third year in a row, the POP Project participated in the international event, World Book Night. Held annually on Shakespeare’s birthday (April 23), the program celebrates reading by allowing book giver volunteers to hand out 20 specially printed copies of a given books...
The POP Project will Participate in Our Third Annual World Book Night!The POP Project will Participate in Our Third Annual World Book Night!
Here at the POP Project, the coming of spring means more volunteer opportunities, more books given out, and at least one more exciting thing: World Book Night! The new tradition allows community members to distribute books to people in need, a mission we certainly stand...
We’re Ready for Spring! Are You Ready to Make an Impact?We’re Ready for Spring! Are You Ready to Make an Impact?
It’s about time! Warm weather seems to be getting closer every day, and with warmer weather, POP will be offering more regular volunteer opportunities and lining up more book donations. Many of our volunteer projects and programs are weather contingent, so we are excited to...
Send POP Your Feedback and be Entered to Win a $10 Gift Card to the French Broad Chocolate Lounge!Send POP Your Feedback and be Entered to Win a $10 Gift Card to the French Broad Chocolate Lounge!
The POP Project needs your feedback! POP strives to be as impactful as possible to our partner schools, organizations, and additional donation locations. Our resources are limited, and we want to ensure that we are providing the agencies we serve with the resources they need,...