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Booktastic! Announces Library Fundraising Initiative

Booktastic! today announced a new fundraising initiative for libraries. Booktastic!, a new literary board game which appeals to book lovers, families and educators, is now carried within the Prince William County Library system in Virginia and the Campbell County Public Library system in Wyoming. Proceeds from the game sales will raise funds to help support local schools and libraries.

The initiative was the brainchild of Janet Gorn, president of the Prince William County Library Foundation. "The game is a must for any library and game collection or as a source to raise funds for local libraries," Gorn said. "Booktastic! combines the thorough knowledge of books, with one part Monopoly and one part trivia, creating an addictive recipe of fun for game enthusiasts and book lovers alike."

"A key component of the game's development was to ensure the design allowed people of all educational levels and ages to play," said Laine Keneller, president of Booktastic! "In doing so, we hoped the game could provide educational assistance for schools and libraries. To know the game can also provide financial assistance to schools and libraries is more than we could have hoped for."

Since its release just nine months ago, the game is now being carried in over 75 outlets throughout the United States. The game has also received coverage in USA Today, Publishers Weekly, The Christian Science Monitor and The London Telegraph. A children's edition is slated for release in June 2005.

"Booktastic! is a terrific idea and concept and should be promoted," Gorn said.

About Booktastic!

Booktastic! is a new literary board game designed for readers, book lovers, families and educators. Players move around a quaint town square of bookstores to buy, sell and trade books with money earned from correctly answering questions or sharing opinions prior to each turn. The "books" in each store contain real-life information so players learn about noteworthy books, authors, and first edition values. Even people who do not read enjoy this game with its unique category of questions with no wrong answer. For more information, visit http://www.booktasticgame.com.

About Prince William Public Library Foundation

The Prince William Public Library System Foundation was formed in 1997 to allow community-minded businesses and individuals to make endowments and contributions to the Library System. It is a nonprofit organization existing solely to solicit and accept tax-deductible gifts. For more information, visit http://www.co.prince-william.va.us.

About Campbell County Public Library Foundation

The Campbell County Public Library Foundation was formed in 1976 to support and enhance services of the Campbell County Public Library System through various activities. It is a nonprofit corporation for literacy and educational pursuits. For more information, visit http://www.ccpls.org.

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