Today at ALA, Stephanie had the opportunity to interview Masha Hamilton, author of The Camel Bookmobile, who is in Anaheim this weekend promoting her book and mobile libraries (that's the bookmobile to you and me). It is such an interesting interview in which we learn, among many other things, how Masha came to write the book as a novel, about her trip to Africa as well as her experiences with libraries and book groups here in the states, many of whom, as we know from her post on the blog at ReadingGroupGuides.com, have rallied to raise money for the Camel Book Drive.
Browse inside the book here and if you would like more information on how you can help, the website that Masha set up to donate is www.camelbookdrive.wordpress.com. You can learn more at her site as well. Thank you Masha for speaking with Stephanie and thank you Stephanie for such an insightful interview! The first 5 commenters on this post will receive a copy of The Camel Bookmobile.
I've already read the book (so don't enter me in the book drawing) - and really enjoyed it. I chose it as my selection for my book group last year. We really enjoyed learning about the Camel Bookmobile. I hope there are many books being sent to the Camel Bookmobile.
Posted by: Michelle | June 29, 2008 at 11:03 PM
Oh Yeah!!!
My company helps to support the Massai women and children in Kenya...I am so excited to receive a copy of this book!!!
I think this "mission" is fanastic!
Thank you!
Posted by: Darby Lohrding | June 29, 2008 at 11:18 PM
I would love to get my hands on this title!! Very cool way to giveaway books! You have to be on your toes... or have Google Reader!
XOXO-K
Posted by: Karen @ Planet Books | June 29, 2008 at 11:50 PM
This sounds like a fascinating book and I would love to read it. Thank you!
Posted by: Lisa C | June 30, 2008 at 10:41 AM
I hope I'm not being too greedy, but I couldn't pass this one up either:) Sounds like a wonderful book!
Posted by: Tracy | June 30, 2008 at 02:09 PM
I've already read this book too, so I don't want to be entered for a free copy. I just wanted to let everyone know how much I enjoyed this book -- very interesting subject matter.
Posted by: Julie P. | June 30, 2008 at 02:55 PM
I have not read this book and it sounds like such a wonderful cause. Thanks!
Posted by: dianne Batista | June 30, 2008 at 04:13 PM
A great book and a great cause! I'm definitely enjoying listening to the interview.
Posted by: Meg Waite Clayton | June 30, 2008 at 05:29 PM
This memorable book would be greatly appreciated. I enjoyed the interview.
Posted by: ruth | July 01, 2008 at 04:08 PM