Book Drive
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We've collected 350 Books!
Operation #OkiTeenReaders
Welcome to Operation #OkiTeenReaders!
I’m Libby, an indie author, military spouse, and substitute teacher living in Okinawa. The high school I am working at serves the military teens stationed here with their families, and they are some bright, amazing kids.
The first part of Operations #TeenOkiReaders was a massive success! We collected 350 books in less than a month to bring the high school book swap. With this many books and full series, we can give the kids the experience of walking into a bookstore where they can take whatever they like! With access to English bookstores slim to none here in Okinawa, this is going to be an amazing experience for these teens! I cannot express my gratitude enough. I will keep you updated as we get closer to the book swap dates, be sure to follow me over on TikTok for the most current updates: Libby Webber Author.
With such amazing response and support, I will be running this again! I am coordinating with the broader community to do an even bigger event next year. Thank you for your support, encouragement, and kindness. It means the world to me!
Have questions? Send us an email to DeadOrAlivePress@gmail.com or shoot a message to Libby Webber on TikTok! Thank you for your support of Operation #OkiTeenReaders.
Why give?
Military teens face a unique set of challenges, often relocating three times more than their peers. These moves don’t just happen across towns or states but across oceans, to places like Okinawa, Japan. For these kids, packing up their lives means leaving friends, schools, and often personal belongings behind. In fact, 9% of military families live outside the U.S., far from familiar faces and comforts.
On top of this, many military teens endure long parental deployments, stepping up at home while their parent is serving abroad. This resilience often goes unnoticed, despite the immense weight they carry.
That’s where Operation #OkiTeenReaders comes in. By donating books, you’re not just giving them something to read—you’re offering a sense of stability, a way to escape, and a chance to build something of their own. Each book you send helps make the December book swap a magical event, reminding these teens that they are seen and supported.
Let’s bring the magic of books to Okinawa and show these kids that, even in a life of constant change, they can still have a story to hold onto.
