—by Todd Diskin, on behalf of the BOOKED! team

Located at the Timbers Army Fanladen, BOOKED! seeks to promote literacy related to the beautiful game of soccer. Our library hosts literature and media from the grassroots of soccer all the way to the global influences the sport holds in everyday life.

This Booked! Drive is in partnership with the Children’s Book Bank who gives bundles of books free of charge to kids in need, increasing their chances to succeed as future readers and learners.

NEED

Children need books to be successful readers. Many homes have 4-5 books per child, however, In low income neighborhoods the ratio of books to children is one book for every 300 children…

The Children's Book Bank gathers thousands of new and gently-used books from the community, organizing volunteers to spruce up and sort donated books.

OUR GOAL: To gather 107 soccer books to put into the hands of needy children, ages 5-13, by the March 15th Timbers home match vs. LA.

HOW

Take a look the list of books below or go through your home library. Each person who donates one or more of the listed books will receive the limited edition Booked! do-gooder badge which can only be earned. Bring any of these titles to any of the follow events:

• 2/18 - Fanladen 6:30-8:00 PM
• 2/22 - Fanladen open office hours before Simple Invitational
• 2/26 - Fanladen 6:30-8:00 PM (Booked library open hours)
• 3/7 - Timbers Home Opener - Fanladen only
• 3/15 - Timbers v. LA match - Fanladen or at the 107ist table inside Providence Park

You can also contact the Booked! team to arrange other pick up options at booked107@gmail.com

Booked! values socially responsible purchasing, so whenever possible please reuse old books and support local, independant and/or union businesses. We also welcome gift cards.

THE BOOKS WE ARE COLLECTING

Ages 5-7 Grades K-2

For the Love of Soccer! Age Range: 3 - 7 years Grade Level: Preschool - 2

Franklin Plays The Game Age Range: 3 - 8 years Grade Level: Preschool - 3

Winners Never Quit Range: 4 - 8 years Grade Level: Preschool - 2

Madlenka Soccer Star Ages 5+

Hope for Haiti Age Level: 5 - 8 | Grade Level: K - 3

Ages 8-10 Grades 3-5

Saving the Team Age Level: 8 - 12 | Grade Level: 3 - 7

The Keeper: The Unguarded Story of Tim Howard (Young Readers' Edition) UNA Age Level: 8 - 12 | Grade Level: 3 - 7

Science at Work in Soccer Ages 8+

Neymar The Wizard Ages 8+

Ages 11-13 Grades 6-8

Soccer: Why Does It Matter? Easy and fun to read for kids with great illustrations. All you need to know about soccer. Master the game in a super short time. (Sports Soccer IQ book for Kids) Age Level: 5 - 18 | Grade Level: 1 - 12

Now Is The Time for Running Ages 9+

Keeper Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up