The POP Project is excited to expand our existing Homeward Books program into a quarterly afternoon volunteer opportunity! With your help, we will now be able to deliver thousands of dollars in books to children and adults in need within our community in a single...
Gatsby: Great Book, but Even Greater Movie?Gatsby: Great Book, but Even Greater Movie?
“The book was better,” is what most people say when films are based on literature. And most of the time they are correct. But then came “The Great Gatsby,” starring Leonardo DiCaprio and directed by Baz Luhrmann. Luhrmann’s other films include “Strictly Ballroom” and “Moulin...
Happy National Teacher Day, from the POP ProjectHappy National Teacher Day, from the POP Project
“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” –Henry Brooks Adams To celebrate National Teacher Day, I thought to share a story about one of my teachers who has touched my life. I was fortunate to have a series of teachers...
The Phantom Tollbooth Now has 20 New Fans!The Phantom Tollbooth Now has 20 New Fans!
Maybe it’s wishful thinking, but the POP Project believes we helped create 20 new fans of “The Phantom Tollbooth” yesterday. Did you know that April 23 is an internationally recognized holiday? Banks don’t close, and buses don’t stop running, but readers across the U.S. and...
“My Dyslexia” is Telling, Inspirational Memoir“My Dyslexia” is Telling, Inspirational Memoir
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of attending a reading by Philip Schultz, Pullitzer prizewinning poet and founder of the Writer’s Workshop. I had been only vaguely familiar with Schultz’s work, but as is so often the case when I attend readings, I sense...
The POP Project Travels to the Kingdom of Wisdom for World Book Night 2013The POP Project Travels to the Kingdom of Wisdom for World Book Night 2013
In 2012, the POP Project was excited to participate in the inaugural World Book Night USA by handing out copies of “The History of Love” in downtown Asheville. This year, POP is even more excited to participate for our second year. We are receiving 20...
Congrats to POP Director, Jim MacKenzie, on his Recent Ignite Win!Congrats to POP Director, Jim MacKenzie, on his Recent Ignite Win!
The POP Projects sends a hearty “Congratulations!” to our executive director, Jim MacKenzie on his recent win at Ignite Asheville 2013! This year’s Ignite Asheville competition was not to be missed. Though it was not about books, POP’s director, Jim, gave a great speech that...
On Our Way to South for Valentine’s DayOn Our Way to South for Valentine’s Day
This week, POP’s Homeward Books volunteers sorted, counted, and packaged hundreds of books bound for new homes in South Carolina. We send our special thanks to Connie for coming out to learn about what we do, and help us put the book donations together. We...