"An investment in education, is an investment in national defense."

My father, Dr. Harry Handler, made this statement many years ago when he was the Superintendent of the Los Angeles Unified School District. 

Sadly, he is no longer with us, but his words still ring true in my mind.  Today's children must be armed with the best education possible if they are to meet the challenges of both the present and the future.

BookEnds understands the importance of providing all students access to a quality education and learning, begins with reading.  While BookEnds can't solve all the problems facing our educational system, it is addressing one of its most pressing needs: the need for books in our libraries and classrooms.

I am proud to be a member of the board of this outstanding organization as it works tirelessly with our communities to remedy our school's desperate need for reading material; one book at a time.

We are all aware of the challenges facing our schools today and it feels good to be a part, however small, of a solution.

Lisa Doherty
BookEnds Board Member