In the Winter 2013 edition of "The Willows Voice", the Willows Community School features five teachers speaking about the best way to model a culture of character for our students is by "walking the walk" - and with this in mind, the teachers reflect on the ways they work with students to make the world a better place.  Second grade teacher Ronit Liberman says the following: 

For the last 18 years, my students have participated in  a book drive benefiting BookEnds, a nonprofit organization that recycles children's books through student-run book drives and places them in schools and youth organizations.  Since we started the book drive, we have collected over 60,000 books!  We partnered with BookEnds when they were first starting.  The organization was developed by a middle school student; this fact really makes an impact on the children, who are struck by the idea that anyone can make a difference, no matter how old or young." 

BookEnds is so grateful for the longtime support and commitment of The Willows Community School.  Look what we have done together! 

Gayle Baigelman
BookEnds Associate Director