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2024 Used Book & Media Sale “One for the Books”

Tables full of books for sale in a school gymnasium with shoppers making selections

Volunteers preparing used books for sale

Thank you to everyone who helped make our 2024 AAUW Naperville Area Used Book & Media Sale our most successful sale ever! From collecting and organizing thousands of items, to the sell-out crowd who attended the First Look event, to all the volunteers, shoppers and charities who participated — we couldn’t have done it without you.

A big thank you to sales chairs Kath Camasto and Anne Swanson. We also appreciate the following organizations for their support:

School District 203 administration and staff
Anderson’s Bookshop
Knox Presbyterian Church
Monolith Moving Co.
Open Books
Ultimate Treasures

Proceeds from the sale will advance equity for women and girls. In addition, educators saved 50% during Educators’ Appreciation Night, charities received free books at the end of the sale, and thousands of used books will be enjoyed by new readers.

Thank you! 2023 Used Book & Media Sale Wrap-Up

Many people browsing tables full of used books for sale in a school gymnasium

Shoppers making their selections at the 2023 Used Book & Media Sale

Thank you to everyone who turned out to make the 2023 AAUW Naperville Area Used Book & Media Sale a success! Sale chairs Kath Camasto and Anne Swanson organized a fantastic event.

The sale raised funds for scholarships and advocacy for women and girls. In addition, educators shopped for half price on Educators’ Appreciation Night, and charities received free books at the end of the sale.

AAUW Naperville Area (IL) 2023 Booksale chairs Anne Swanson and Kath Camasto posing in front of a large AAUW banner with signs promoting reading

2023 Sale Chairs Anne Swanson and Kath Camasto

Lots of wonderful people contributed to the sale:

  • Washington Junior High School staff
  • Knox Presbyterian Church staff
  • Donors of books, media & dollars
  • Members and friends
  • Student workers
  • Tom Zimmerman
  • First Look shoppers

Thank you!

New Logo Items for Sale! Show Your Colors

We are excited to announce that AAUW Naperville Area now has t-shirts, buttons, notebooks and other fun items available for purchase!

A sample of items for sale

Show up in style at the next rally or public event — Visit www.cafepress.com/aauwnapervillearea to shop and order yours now.

Oh, and by the way, this is a fundraiser too! A portion of every purchase from the store will fund activities to promote equity for women and girls.

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What are you waiting for? You can be cute like me!

 

Thank You Donors for Empowering Women

Your donation will help to —

Provide fellowships and scholarships
Sponsor National Leadership Conference attendees
Offer Work Smart online course on negotiating skills
Provide monthly informative programs open to the public
Inform public of issues impacting women and girls
Sponsor Tech Savvy event for girls to explore STEM careers
Support of plaintiffs in discrimination cases
Conduct research on pay equity, leadership gender gap and other issues affecting women

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