If you are shipping the books, we suggest UPS or Fedex Ground. Many donors have had some success in finding “shipping angels.” We encourage you to reach out in your community and find an “angel” who will help to defray the cost of carrying the books on this first leg toward the Caribbean. Tropical Shipping is donating shipping from Miami to the entire island chain.
It is important that your box does not fall apart during shipping.
Start by stacking the books by size. Load from the four corners and to the top of the box. Use plenty of packaging tape. Fill all open spaces with packing material or crushed newspaper. Do not use popcorn.
If you have a problem finding an appropriate box, Barnes & Noble has been very gracious in giving our volunteers medium sized book boxes.
When you are ready to ship, please email us (books@boatersforbooks.org) a note to describe your shipment, where it was shipped (or taken) and the date it was shipped. We will track your shipment and all shipments will be acknowledged.
Thanks to you all! You are making a huge difference in the lives of these wonderful island children.
Kathy Oberle
Boaters for Books, Inc.
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