Excerpt: The English language has found a new hero in Jersey City: 8-year-old Paul Valleau.
Paul, who is an avid reader, philanthropist and aspiring writer, is saving the Jersey City Free Public Library one used book at a time.
After hearing about the library's budget crisis, the home-schooled student knew he had to help.
"He thought of selling the books and donating the money he makes," explained Paul's mother, Aleta Valleau.
Paul began selling used books outside a Jersey Avenue consignment store every Saturday. As more people heard about Paul's cause, they began donating books. So far, Paul has raised $81.35 for the library.
"This is an amazing little boy," said Jersey City library director Priscilla Gardner. "The Jersey City library is so pleased and thankful he thinks of us."
Valleau said, "he has been reading since he was 3 years old . and visits the library two or three times a week. It plays a very important role in his life," she said. "It's fun for him, but he also feels good about it because he's doing something."
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