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Magic Tree House author donates over 1.2m books to underserved US schools

Times of India Nov 08, 2026 at 01:00 AM IST
Magic Tree House author donates over 1.2m books...

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Mary Pope Osborne has donated over 1.2 million books to underserved US schools through her Gift of Books program. The Magic Tree House author established this initiative to improve literacy access for children in low-income communities.

Key takeaways

  • Osborne's program has placed over 1.2 million books in underserved Title I schools.
  • The author created the initiative to address limited reading resources in low-income areas.
  • Her personal history includes extensive travel across Asia and early involvement in theatre.
  • The Magic Tree House series remains her most widely recognized body of work.
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